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Four Secrets to Never Experiencing Writer's Block
Dr. David Gruder, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of eight books and award-winning psychologist, shares his four secrets to never experiencing writer's block. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oan61LOp030
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Never Hire the Wrong Book Editor With This 22-Question Checklist
Here are the 22 crucial questions to ask before hiring a book editor, based on a thorough questionnaire a prospective client sent me that covers major considerations when vetting professional editors for your self-published book. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyrB4SGVV0c
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Honestly, to me, this feels like overkill. A few thoughtful questions before hiring an editor? Absolutely. Authors should understand scope, experience, process, timeline, deliverables. But twenty-two questions feels more like an interrogation. That might make sense if you’re hiring a book coach or developmental editor for a long, collaborative process. For a copyedit or line edit, though, most of the important questions should already be answered in the editor’s offer, sample edit, portfolio, and client reviews. If a prospective client sent me twenty-two questions before booking, I’d probably take that as a sign that we may not be the best fit. The working relationship has to begin with some level of trust.
Feb 18 •
👋 Introduce Yourself — Tell Us Your Story!
We want to know who you are! One of the best parts of this community is the incredible group of thought leaders inside it — and that means you. Take a few minutes to introduce yourself by copying and pasting the prompts below, and add your answers in the comments so we can cheer you on, connect with you, and support your journey. Copy and paste the prompts and answer them in the comments below: 🙋 My name is: 📍 I'm based in: 💼 What I do professionally: 🎯 Who I serve: 📖 My book idea or working title is: 🚀 My goal for my book is: 🤔 My biggest challenge with publishing is: 🌟 One fact people would be surprised to know about me: There are no wrong answers — whether your book is a fully formed concept or just a feeling that you have something important to say, you belong here, and we want to hear from you. Drop your introduction below, and don't forget to welcome others when they post theirs. A simple comment goes a long way in making someone feel like they've found their people. 💬 We can't wait to meet you. 📖 Lynn PS Already introduced yourself? Jump into the Start Here Course to discover your member benefits!
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My name is: Mike McConnell 📍 I'm based in: St. Louis, MO, USA 💼 What I do professionally: I am a book editor with more than fourteen years of experience in the New York City publishing industry. I specialize in nonfiction (writing, self-help, and business), memoir, fiction (romance and literary fiction), YA, and a wide range of additional genres. 🎯 Who I serve: I work for the Big Five along with many first-time authors who publish independently. Thinking about writing a book on editing. Looking forward to meeting everyone.
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Start Here! 🚀 🔥 📖 ✍️ 🖊️
Welcome to Our Community! Click this link to grab my community tutorial, titled "Start Here", which covers the basics of navigating and participating in Publishing for Leaders so you get the most out of your time here!
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Thanks for the invitation. --Mike
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Hello New Members!
Let’s welcome our newest members to our group! Please give a warm welcome to @Bill Cory and @Tamar Routly ! New members: make sure to head over to the classroom and complete the Start Here course. This will walk you through our community to help you get the most value from your time here. https://www.skool.com/publishing-for-professionals-9809/classroom
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