Articles By: Barbara McNichol

27 Feb, 2007

Writing Book Proposals That Publishers Read »
You’ll find lots of books on the bookstore shelf about how to write book proposals for traditional publishers. They’re often written by agents who sell to acquisition editors. But what advice would those editors give about writing a winning book proposal? -- [ Writing and Speaking » Writing Articles ]

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27 Feb, 2007

Author, Edit Thyself »
As writers, we can get caught up in an idea or feel particularly attached to a word or phrase. Our writing can suffer as a result. When editing your own manuscript, dare to be brutally honest with yourself. To help you, here’s a list of tips and techniques for steering clear of common pitfalls and strengthening your manuscript along the way. -- [ Writing and Speaking » Writing Articles ]

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27 Feb, 2007

The Match Game: Finding the Right Editor »
Setting out to find the right editor for your manuscript puts you on the road to feeling confident you’ve got a good match. You want to feel comfortable that your editor understands what you’ve set out to accomplish so you can “polish” it together. -- [ Writing and Speaking » Writing Articles ]

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27 Feb, 2007

Ghostwriting: One Size Never Fits All »
In ghostwriting, as in custom tailoring, never expect a one-size-fits-all approach. Here’s how I define this term: I do most of the wordsmithing; you (the author) get all the credit. As a work-for-hire arrangement (versus a shared-risk or royalty-based agreement), a ghostwriting approach works well if you have the ideas, want the credibility, but fall short in terms of time . . . or talent . . . or patience. -- [ Writing and Speaking » Writing Articles ]

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27 Feb, 2007

Five Top Techniques That Improve Your Writing »
As writers, you have a message to share and a story to tell. You want to accomplish that as clearly as possible. When I see patterns of unclear writing, I recommend using the following Five Top Techniques to change them. When you apply them consistently, you'll see instant improvement in your writing. -- [ Writing and Speaking » Writing Articles ]

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