by sonsofissachar | Jul 2, 2018 | Idea Management, Process Improvement, Writing Tips
For most of my twenties, I jumped from one dream to the next. But through it all, I secretly wanted to be a writer. I watched friends bridge the gap between amateur and professional, and I wished I could be them. Because I was envious of my friends’ writing success, I... 
by sonsofissachar | Jun 22, 2018 | Writing Tips
My 10-year-old daughter loves telling stories, and she really liked embellish them with emotionally laden words that packed a punch. For example, her teacher didn’t speak firmly or shout – she’d “scream”. A kid at school didn’t push another – he’d “viciously smash”... 
by sonsofissachar | Jun 20, 2018 | Book Publishing, Idea Management, Writing Tips
Some writers think that success occurs in a magical moment when the stars and planets align for a particular person. But waiting for Fate to tap your shoulder as the lucky one places your chance to succeed in the hands of strangers. And, yes, it is just luck at that... 
by sonsofissachar | Jun 15, 2018 | Book Publishing, Process Improvement, Writing Tips
If you’re a writer, it’s fair to assume you’d like to write a bestseller. In my 12-plus years of experience as an editor for a major publisher, bestseller status is the Holy Grail of the writing trade, and it’s not just an ego thing. Hitting the bestseller lists is an... 
by Issachar Projects | May 30, 2018 | Writing Tips
Writing a memoir is difficult and extremely time consuming. Like many things in life, if it were easy, everyone would do it. It is so difficult in fact, that there are in all likelihood more memoir drafts on paper, computer hard drives, and various memory devices than... 
by Issachar Projects | May 11, 2018 | Writing Tips
Many authors don’t fully grasp the difference between a line edit and a copyedit. There are some similarities between the two: both pay detailed attention to your use of language, and involve mark-up on the pages of your manuscript. But make no mistake, these are two...
