It’s alive! Available now in Paperback or Ebook, Self-Editing Guide: A workbook for the DIY fiction author, is now available. Proof prints have been checked, and the “publish” button has been pushed. Just in time, I hope, for the NaNoWriMo authors all ready to dive into their manuscripts from November and turn them into theirContinueContinue reading “Self-Editing Guide is live!”
Author Archives: Lara Zielinsky
Structuring a Scene
Listen to this blog post on Spotify. The scene is the basic building block of any story. It contains actions and reactions, and dialogue (inner and outer). A scene has ONE point of view, and takes place (with few exceptions) while the POV character moves within a single setting. On TikTok, I posted an overviewContinueContinue reading “Structuring a Scene”
TikTok Tips
I have launched a TikTok for 2023. I plan to share pithy 2-3 minute tips about writing or editing fiction. My first video is a remastered clip from a 2021 workshop, encouraging writers to write first, market later. @lz_editsfl For my first video, a PSA from #editor to #writer: write YOUR story #writeItDown ♬ originalContinueContinue reading “TikTok Tips”
Past vs Present tense
This is a post about tense. There’s a rising prevalence of first person, present tense stories, and I wanted to see if it was just my perception or if more people were writing in present tense. So, on Mastodon, I started a poll – the thread that followed was also very informative. Photo by PixabayContinueContinue reading “Past vs Present tense”
A Workbook for Writers
Spotify audio of this blog post can be heard here. This is my “making of a book” blog post… 2023 by Lara Zielinsky As the year counts down its last days, I am finalizing the layout for what I hope will be a handy guide to do-it-yourself authors in reviewing and revising the structure ofContinueContinue reading “A Workbook for Writers”
2023 reservations open
As you finish 2022, you may be looking into your 2023 calendar to schedule publication. If you are here, you probably have a feeling you should employ an editor. I’d like to suggest why you should choose me to edit your story or novel. contact me Why have an editor? To captivate a reader andContinueContinue reading “2023 reservations open”
2022 YIR client promo
All through December, I’m going to do some reflection. In prepping my business for 2023, I’m looking into the different things I’m doing here and evaluating my efforts, the different activities’ effectiveness for promoting both my authors and my services and sharing my expertise about writing, revising, and editing. First I want to reflect aboutContinueContinue reading “2022 YIR client promo”
Spotify Podcasting
I have connected this blog to Spotify podcasting and set up “Helping You Put Your Best Book Forward.” Mostly it will simply be a way to make the blog audio-accessible for visitors. You’ll see “episode” links at the top of blogs I have turned into audio. However, you can also subscribe to the podcast atContinueContinue reading “Spotify Podcasting”
21!
Photo by Dom J on Pexels.com I’m putting down the pen a moment to note something. I have been the editor of 21 books published so far this year! By far, my most prolific client is Ami Wright, an author of sci-fi fantasy romances. But you’ll find women’s fiction by Annie M. Ballard, Christian fictionContinueContinue reading “21!”
One a day keeps the goal in play
Spotify recording of this post can be listened to here. This is a bonus wrap-up of my NaNoWriMo 2022 posts covering ideas for maintaining a pace to achieve your goal. Listen to this blog on Spotify Photo by Dom J on Pexels.com If you write every day in November, the pace necessary to reach 50kContinueContinue reading “One a day keeps the goal in play”
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