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First 250 Words: Then and Now

Posted onAugust 30, 2018August 29, 2018AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

What we learn on the first page of a novel should be the most important stuff of all. Read More …

CategoriesEditing, FictionTagsCarol Newman Cronin, editing, first page, revising, revision, WIP

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Why Hire an Editor?

Posted onJune 14, 2018June 4, 2019AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Even editors like me need to hire another editor for a glimpse of what could be on the page. Here’s why. Read More …

CategoriesEditing, FictionTagsCarol Newman Cronin, developmental editing, editing, editor

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Writing and Editing with Latitude

Posted onApril 19, 2018April 17, 2018AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Bringing latitude to writing and editing means seeing both big picture and detail more clearly. Read More …

CategoriesEditing, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, editing, latitude, writing

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Year in Review: 12 Best Posts of 2017

Posted onDecember 21, 2017December 21, 2017AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Even I can’t remember what I published this year, so here are some of the best collected into one post. Read More …

CategoriesEditing, Freelance, WritingTagsblog, boats, books, Carol Newman Cronin, editing, freelancing, Where Books Meet Boats

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Revision Magic: Break for Champagne

Posted onDecember 14, 2017December 14, 2017AuthorCarol Newman Cronin1 Comment

The more I write, the more convinced I am that revision is where the real magic happens. Read More …

CategoriesEditing, FictionTagsCarol Newman Cronin, editing, revising, revision, writing

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Book Review: Manuscript Makeover

Posted onNovember 9, 2017November 30, 2017AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

Manuscript Makeover by Elizabeth Lyons fell into my lap at just the right time. Read More …

CategoriesEditing, Fiction, Review, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, editing, Elizabeth Lyons, Manuscript Makeover, revision

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Dumpster Filling and Diving

Posted onNovember 2, 2017October 24, 2017AuthorCarol Newman Cronin1 Comment

When revising, a dumpster can be quite inspiring. Read More …

CategoriesEditing, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, dumpster, editing, revising

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Saved by the Deadline

Posted onFebruary 9, 2017January 31, 2017AuthorCarol Newman Cronin5 Comments

I’ll never write the perfect book, but without a firm deadline I’ll keep trying. Read More …

CategoriesBooks, Editing, FreelanceTagsbook, Carol Newman Cronin, deadline, workflow

Once the Olympics begins, a coach's primary job is to eliminate distractions. At Athens 2004, that included coach boat outboard repair by Gary Bodie.

Coaches and Editors: What They Have in Common

Posted onJuly 28, 2016July 7, 2016AuthorCarol Newman Cronin

The better they are at their job, the less obvious these two groups will be. Read More …

CategoriesEditing, OlympicsTagsAthens 2004, Carol Newman Cronin, coaching, editing, Gary Bodie, Rio 2016

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Editing Best Practices: The Middle Distance

Posted onJuly 7, 2016July 7, 2016AuthorCarol Newman Cronin5 Comments

Editors build a bridge between writer and reader—and may even tear down a few walls along the way. Read More …

CategoriesEditing, WritingTagsCarol Newman Cronin, editing, editor, middle distance, writing

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