Jody Calkins

Author of The Hexon Code. Futuristic Thriller/Drama Fiction Writer. Pilot's Wife. Learning Swedish & Turkish. Cat Lover. http://amazon.com/author/jodycalkins

Why Do Writers Hire Editors When They're Going the Traditional Route

Why Do Writers Hire Editors When They’re Going the Traditional Route?

Why Do Writers Hire Editors When They're Going the Traditional Route? Many people wonder why a writer would bother hiring a freelance book editor when they're going the traditional route. Isn't it the publisher's job to handle the editing? That may be so for some publishers, but most publishers today are straying from the old […]

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3 Steps to Tackling Bland Characters & Making Them Stand Out

3 Steps to Tackling Bland Characters & Making Them Stand Out

3 Steps to Tackling Bland Characters & Making Them Stand Out When you think about the word "character," what comes to mind? Merriam-Webster defines character as "the main or essential nature especially as strongly marked and serving to distinguish." The operative word here is "distinguish." Yet, why is it we find bland characters in our stories? When

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