Thoughts - Page 2 of 16 - Sue Heilbronner

Aug 22

Copyediting, Proofreading, and Reading Aloud FTW

My manuscript was submitted as of my last post, and then the publisher-driven processes around assembly, quality, and finesse began. My editor Renee Sedliar introduced me to the production team at the publishing house, and they shared a schedule with me to outline the different stages of refined production editing—copyediting... read more →

Aug 21

Why Responsive Feedback is a Fail

Some forms of responsive behavior are awesome: You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours (especially if I receive last). You ask me a generous question, I answer fully and return the favor. We walk in my ‘hood this time, your ‘hood next time. Those feel good. There are countless others.... read more →

Aug 13

From Draft to Submitted Manuscript – A Hard Slog With a Great Outcome

When we last met (see my last post here and a summary of my publishing path here), I had received an offer from an editor and publisher I wanted to take! At the time, my agent Michael and I thought all that remained was inking a perfunctory contract from the terms... read more →