Consider just writing and elaborating on why you joined. Many of you have told me what your interested in gaining from this community becasue of the questions I asked on the membership application, but nothing further has been accomplished. Some have said they like Fiction. Others said Poetry, and Autobiography, screen writing, online, articles, children's books, Blogging, Reviews, and Comedy. The list goes on and I truly want to get you all going on these things but I am not getting any requsts, or questions, or 'how do I do this' kind of posts. If you don't want to put yourself out in front of the group, I understand that. So, please, DM me if you need to do it that way. I am here for you and I truly want to start that process of helping you. Connect with me. I am anxiously waiting.

Book editing is one of the most important stages in the publishing process. A great idea alone does not make a great book. Even the most inspiring stories or powerful messages can lose their impact if the manuscript is unclear, poorly structured, repetitive, or filled with errors. Editing transforms a rough draft into a polished, professional book that readers can truly connect with. There are different types of editing, and each serves a unique purpose. Developmental editing focuses on the overall structure of the manuscript. It examines plot, pacing, character development, organization, clarity, transitions, and emotional impact. This stage helps strengthen the foundation of the book and ensures the story or message flows effectively. Line editing improves the writing itself sentence by sentence. It enhances readability, tone, word choice, rhythm, and emotional flow while preserving the author’s voice. This type of editing helps the manuscript sound smooth, engaging, and natural to readers. Copy editing focuses on technical accuracy. It corrects grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, consistency, and formatting issues. This stage ensures the manuscript is professional and easy to read without distracting mistakes. Proofreading is the final stage before publication. It catches remaining typos, spacing errors, missing words, or formatting inconsistencies that may have been overlooked during earlier revisions. Editing is essential because readers notice quality. A professionally edited book builds trust, strengthens credibility, and creates a better reading experience. Poor editing can confuse readers, weaken emotional impact, and reduce the value of an otherwise excellent manuscript. An editor does not remove the writer’s voice. Instead, they help refine and strengthen it. They provide fresh perspective, identify weak areas, and ensure the author’s message reaches readers clearly and effectively. Every successful book goes through editing because writing and editing are two different skills. Writing creates the story. Editing shapes it into its best possible version. Without editing, even a strong manuscript may never reach its full potential.

Alice talked with The Cheshire Cat. What would you imagine a talk with a lizard would be like. Here is the dicsussion I had in my head (mostly) with a lizard yesterday after seeing one as I walked along the sidewalk: "Hellow Mister Lizard," I said as the movement caught my eye, bringing me to a gentle stop. "You don't have to run away from me. Pull up a sun spot and lets talk a while." "But you'll eat me," said the lizard as he scurried into some shade. "Well, I have never eaten a lizard before, so I think you are safe. Besides, I am not hungry right now." The lizard gave me a sceptic look and scurried away. I imagine he, or she -- one cannot tell at this distance -- must have been screaming, in lizards quiet style, as h... Oh drat that political correctness crap. IT ran, in zigzag fasion, on its merry way. And I went on with my day. What do you suppose you would have said to the lizard and what do you suppose it would have said back? Give it a try. Let's see what you can write about it. If you are shy do it in a DM to me and I will crique it for you.