Earlier this week I received an email about an aspiring editor who wished to shadow some of my work in hopes of one day becoming a proofreader herself. Easiest email to answer all week! My answer was a resounding yes. I am often asked, How did you start freelancing? While I share some of my … [Read more...]
Want to Be More Productive? 8 Tools for Managing Everyday Life
As I took down yet another printable calendar from the fridge, I joked that the first year of our marriage had been all about systems. My husband and I have tried so many different things to help us merge our lives--and, most of all, our to-do lists. We tried multiple methods: an app to hold … [Read more...]
How to Make Time for Friends, Even After You’re Married
When I first sensed my now-husband was paying me extra attention, I knew exactly who to ask about him. My coworker had been there at community group the night he and I met. If anyone would have insight into whether I was just seeing things, she would. So when we both arrived at the office on … [Read more...]
How to Write a Book Proposal in 6 Quick and Easy Steps
You've written a manuscript you want to see become a published book. But how do you do that? You already know you need to now query agents and editors. I walk you through how to write a query letter here (don't forget to download the free cheatsheet), but sometimes agents and editors specifically … [Read more...]