http://u.article99.com/barbara-mcnichol-editorial/ en-us http://u.article99.com/ Article99.com http://www.article99.com/2007/02/27/the-match-game-finding-the-right-editor-27396.html By: Barbara McNichol - Setting out to find the right editor for your manuscript puts you on the road to feeling confident youandrsquove got a good match. You want to feel comfortable that your editor understands what youandrsquove set out to accomplish so you can andldquopolishandrdquo it together.[...] Writing Articles 27 Feb 2007 22:14:32 EST http://www.article99.com/2007/02/27/the-match-game-finding-the-right-editor-27396.html http://www.article99.com/2007/02/27/author-edit-thyself-27395.html By: Barbara McNichol - 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 hereandrsquos a list of tips and techniques for steering clear of common pitfalls and strengthening your manuscript along the way.[...] Writing Articles 27 Feb 2007 22:14:32 EST http://www.article99.com/2007/02/27/author-edit-thyself-27395.html http://www.article99.com/2007/02/27/writing-book-proposals-that-publishers-read-27394.html By: Barbara McNichol - Youandrsquoll find lots of books on the bookstore shelf about how to write book proposals for traditional publishers. Theyandrsquore often written by agents who sell to acquisition editors. But what advice would those editors give about writing a winning book proposal?[...] Writing Articles 27 Feb 2007 22:14:32 EST http://www.article99.com/2007/02/27/writing-book-proposals-that-publishers-read-27394.html http://www.article99.com/2007/02/27/five-top-techniques-that-improve-your-writing-27393.html By: Barbara McNichol - 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 youll see instant improvement in your writing.[...] Writing Articles 27 Feb 2007 21:38:31 EST http://www.article99.com/2007/02/27/five-top-techniques-that-improve-your-writing-27393.html http://www.article99.com/2007/02/27/ghostwriting-one-size-never-fits-all-27392.html By: Barbara McNichol - In ghostwriting as in custom tailoring never expect a one-size-fits-all approach. Hereandrsquos 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 Articles 27 Feb 2007 21:38:31 EST http://www.article99.com/2007/02/27/ghostwriting-one-size-never-fits-all-27392.html