We all know editing is important, but do you know how essential line editing is for your book? Line editing is much more than a simple word change here and there. In fact, it can be so intense that changing or rejecting one edit and not another can...

The process and end result of writing screenplays and manuscripts can vary greatly, writer and producer Craig Miller explains. Authors writing a novel will need to evoke imagery and concepts through the written word, while screenwriters don’t need to...

For many writers, there's nothing more intimidating than hearing someone's opinion of your work. It can be paralyzing if you don't have a way to process critiques and edits in a constructive way. Here are tips on how to handle feedback on your book manuscript...

When it comes time to edit a manuscript, there are common mistakes a writer and an editor need to watch for. Editor Helga Schier discusses three of these mistakes and how to correct them. Overwriting, she explains, is just like it sounds - it tries...

When presenting your manuscript or screenplay to Hollywood decision-makers, it's important to remember that your project is just the prop, says former Hollywood Development Executive Dan Watanabe. Think of yourself as auditioning to the producers or...

Author AE Wasserman advises authors to not always aim for perfection on the first try. If you’re writing a manuscript and want to make everything perfect the first time, you’ll never finish. Instead, get everything you want to say written down; you can...

Many authors dream of seeing their stories on the big screen, whether as a movie or tv show, and the demand from Hollywood for interesting ideas and stories has never been greater. Producers and studios love to find adaptable content in books. The challenge...

Publishing tips from literary agents can help you avoid common mistakes of first-time authors. Agent Ken Sherman discusses the questions he is asked most frequently and offers tips for writers. He suggests that authors should have a well-polished,...

Publishing tips from literary agents can help you avoid common mistakes of first-time authors. Agent Ken Sherman discusses the questions he is asked most frequently and offers tips for writers. He suggests that authors should have a well-polished,...