Scrivener. You’ve probably heard of it—many writers swear by it. As my writing process evolves, so does my dependence on it. I’ve had Scrivener since November 2011 when I “won” my first NaNoWriMo. It sat on my computer, unused and unloved, because I was convinced Microsoft Word was better. Ha. Scrivener has a steep learning […]
Formatting and publishing turned out to be one of the easiest parts of the process for me. Which I thought was kinda crazy. (When I say formatting here, I’m talking about ebook formatting only; paperback is another ballgame.) But here’s what I used: Microsoft Word MS Word isn’t necessary. As long as your word […]
What does the editing process look like? Though it varies for each person—we all have our own idiosyncrasies—the editing process should involve self-editing, beta readers, a content editor, a copy editor, and a proofreader*. The more eyes on your book, the better. Here’s the process I went through with Blog Events: 1. Write You can’t […]