Writing with an outline, by pantsing or somewhere between.

Where do you fall?

Everyone has an opinion, but there is no right or wrong solution, just the right one for you.

I spent most of this year studying various outlining styles, trying to find one that fits my style. What did I learn in the last six months?

What did I learn in the last six months about outlining?

• There is a multitude of ways to outline.
• An outline can be fluid.
• You can choose to write without one.
• Outlining can suck the life out of a story even before you start writing.
• Or can be a road map to the end.
• Scrivener is still a writer’s number one go to for outlining.
• There is no right or wrong way.

I also learned…

• I’m a panster. Stick with what you know is a good thing.
• But I can outline a “little bit” as…

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An ISBN for your book?

This question pops up again and again.

Free vs Purchased? Which is better?

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I know authors who use both. The answer is a personal one and each #writer must decide what fits the goal for their book. But whatever you do, don’t take the decision lightly.

I purchased my ISBN from Bowker and published through both IngramSpark and Createspace.

Here is why:

• I wanted hard copies, not just ebooks.
• A purchased ISBN belongs to me. Giving me all publishing rights and control.
• Allows me to publish under my imprint. (Second Act Press, not Amazon or Createspace.)
• My books are available to my local library through the IngramSpark catalog. (Love seeing them there.)
• Brick and mortar stores can order them. (One-day fingers crossed.)

But, I did not purchase an ISBN for the ebook version.

Here is why:

• It is my understanding that ebooks use an 

Proof-Reading and Editing Tips

These are very informative, yet simple and easy to do. Melissa writes that “I spend most of my work hours editing other people’s work and self-editing my own writing. In fact, I spend more time on self-editing than I do on writing. So, I thought I’d share a few of my favorite tips for self-editing.”  This is a revisited post from months ago, however, I am editing my recently completed manuscript and I think it is worth reading again!  I hope yo think so too!

– Melissa Donavan, http://www.writingforward.com

1.Accept Favor Requests for Editing

When a friend, family member, or co-worker asks you to look at a draft, do it. Even if you’re busy, even if you don’t feel like it or have your own projects to write and edit, take it on. The more editing you do, the better you get at it, and that…