Thoughts - Page 2 of 16 - Sue Heilbronner

Aug 28

Recording an Audiobook. One Hard Question and Many Cough Drops.

Once the book was in great shape, in galley form, and comprehensively copyedited and proofed (all covered in my last post), it was time to record the audiobook. When I decided to sell the book to Hachette Balance, it was very important to me that they have a plan to... read more →

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 →

Aug 05