How to Cut the Clutter for Page-Turning Prose
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by C. L. Jennison Editorial
1M ago
Are you an author struggling to begin self editing your manuscript? Do you want to create a page-turning book for your readers but aren’t sure how? This blog will explain how to cut the clutter in your manuscript to create page-turning prose! What is writing clutter? Writing clutter is anything extraneous that may slow down […] The post How to Cut the Clutter for Page-Turning Prose appeared first on C. L. Jennison Editorial ..read more
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What is the Difference Between a Blurb and a Synopsis?
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by C. L. Jennison Editorial
1M ago
What is the difference between a blurb and a synopsis? For some, especially newer, writers, the words blurb and synopsis may seem interchangeable. However, they serve very different purposes and each follows its own set of conventions. Therefore, it is important to understand the differences. Let’s go through them. Blurb What purpose does a blurb […] The post What is the Difference Between a Blurb and a Synopsis? appeared first on C. L. Jennison Editorial ..read more
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How To Punctuate Character Speech And Dialogue In Fiction
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by C. L. Jennison Editorial
1M ago
As an author, are you often confused about how to punctuate character speech and dialogue in fiction? Are you unclear about the difference between a dialogue tag and an action tag? Do you sometimes get stuck, wondering where the comma(s) need to go? If so, this blog will help! Read on to learn how to […] The post How To Punctuate Character Speech And Dialogue In Fiction appeared first on C. L. Jennison Editorial ..read more
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Which POV Makes the Most Impact in Crime Fiction Novels?
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by C. L. Jennison Editorial
1M ago
Which narrative point of view (POV) makes the most impact in crime fiction novels? As a crime fiction author, this is something you have probably thought about a lot before planning/writing your stories. Narrative POV has to be considered carefully as it is one of the best ways you can craft/control your story and effectively […] The post Which POV Makes the Most Impact in Crime Fiction Novels? appeared first on C. L. Jennison Editorial ..read more
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6 Simple Steps To Working With a Freelance Editor
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by C. L. Jennison Editorial
1M ago
How do authors work with a freelance manuscript editor? 6 Simple Steps To Working With a Freelance Editor explains how to work with myself – C. L. Jennison Editorial – to ensure your crime fiction manuscript receives a methodical, thorough, professional line edit. 1) Request your free sample edit A sample edit is crucial for […] The post 6 Simple Steps To Working With a Freelance Editor appeared first on C. L. Jennison Editorial ..read more
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How to Plan and Write More Than One Crime Novel a Year Without Burning Out
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by C. L. Jennison Editorial
1M ago
Do you want to be able to plan and write your crime fiction novels quickly, cleanly and more intentionally? In September 2022, I signed a 3-book publishing deal with Bloodhound Books. I had written two psychological thrillers earlier in the year but I had yet to write the third. During 2022, I also ghostwrote two […] The post How to Plan and Write More Than One Crime Novel a Year Without Burning Out appeared first on C. L. Jennison Editorial ..read more
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15 Essential Checks to Make Before Sending Your Manuscript to Your Editor
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by C. L. Jennison Editorial
1M ago
This blog lists 15 essential checks to make before sending your manuscript to your editor. Each check features the most common errors I see as a professional editor. Working methodically through these checks and fixing these errors will ensure your manuscript is tighter, formatted consistently and professionally presented. Not only is this good practice for […] The post 15 Essential Checks to Make Before Sending Your Manuscript to Your Editor appeared first on C. L. Jennison Editorial ..read more
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4 Ways To Improve Your Author Business
Penning and Planning
by C. L. Jennison Editorial
1M ago
Are you thinking about publishing a novel? Whether you have a plot idea for a psychological thriller or a desire to write an educational non-fiction book, it is important to make sure that you treat your book as the precious asset it is. The way you write and market your book will help determine whether […] The post 4 Ways To Improve Your Author Business appeared first on C. L. Jennison Editorial ..read more
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2023: A Year in The Life of an Editor and Author
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by C. L. Jennison Editorial
1M ago
2023: A Year in The Life of an Editor and Author Since launching Penning and Planning in July 2018, I’ve always made sure I’ve had multiple streams of income. I learnt quickly that running a sole trader business meant financial unpredictability so to guard against that as much as I could, I offered a range […] The post 2023: A Year in The Life of an Editor and Author appeared first on C. L. Jennison Editorial ..read more
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3 Marketing Strategies To Increase Book Sales
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by C. L. Jennison Editorial
1M ago
Once your book is published, you obviously want it to sell – and well – if you’re hoping for a successful career as an author. This means promoting it, and that’s where marketing comes in. Whether traditional or indie published, there are many marketing strategies authors can employ to increase book sales, but some are […] The post 3 Marketing Strategies To Increase Book Sales appeared first on C. L. Jennison Editorial ..read more
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