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How to Write a Book and Grow Your BusinessNo Matter What You Do, Writing a Book can Help You Succeed…And Make Money!

8/23/2021

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Thousands of business owners have dived into publishing as a way to reach more customers and engage their clientele. Whether it’s Standard Baking (my favorite little bakery in Portland, Maine), who put out a book of their best recipes, or Ryder Carroll, the super-famous creator of the Bullet Journal, or Marie Kondo, organizer extraordinaire. Writing about what you do is a fantastic way to grow your business.
Read the full article at Write Weird . . .

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How to Hook a Reader on the First Page

6/18/2020

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Agents and editors are looking for submissions that quickly set themselves apart. The stand-out submissions are fairly easy to locate. While all of slushing is somewhat subjective (as far as taste goes, we all have different loves and hates), I’ve noticed that there are a couple of things that are distinguishable between the stories I loved from a slush pile and the ones I passed over quickly.

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December NaNoWriMo Special

12/1/2019

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​I'm offering $150 manuscript reviews in the month of December only for NaNoWriMo participants. Here's what you get: 
  • A 1-3 page letter with developmental feedback on your book focusing on big-picture stuff: characters arc, story/plot arc, general writing style, and pacing.
  • Need help figuring out where to start in revision? I'll point to areas of the manuscript that need the most attention first. 
  • Want to submit your book to an agent in the future? I'll provide specific tips for how to gear the first three chapters of your book to an agent.
     
​     The normal cost for this kind of consultation is upwards of $500-1,000, so this is an utterly mad deal (and I sometimes feel utterly mad for offering it!)
     Finishing NaNoWriMo can feel really like a letdown sometimes. It's like the day after Christmas. But getting a second set of eyes on your manuscript can help you approach revision. 

​How To Sign Up: 
To sign  up, send me an email to hlwalrath (at) gmail (dot) com in the month of December with the following: 
  • A copy of your manuscript, 50,000 words or less
  • Your Paypal email for payment (or Venmo/other payment system) 
  • Any specific issues or questions you have

​About Me
I am a freelance editor with 5+ years of experience helping writers level up their words. I am based out of Houston, Texas. I am a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association, Codex, SFPA, and Writespace, a local literary non-profit where I regularly teach writing workshops. I love working with writers of all genres, experiences, and backgrounds, but I love new writers best. I have won NaNoWriMo once(!) but I always participate because it's my favorite writing event of the year. 

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Working with a Freelance Editor to Boost Your Writing Career

1/4/2019

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I've got a new article over at Medium.com on working with a freelance editor. Over my four years of editing, I've come to learn that many writers don't understand what it means to work with a freelance editor. Working with an editor can be a big boost to your writing career, especially if you want to publish your work. I'm glad to share my experience, and if you have questions, please feel free to email me or leave them in the comments!

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    About the Author

    Holly Lyn Walrath is a freelance editor and author of poetry, flash fiction, and short fiction. Find her on Twitter @HollyLynWalrath

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  • Home
  • Publications
    • Poetry
    • Fiction
    • Glimmerglass Girl
    • The Smallest of Bones
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    • December Editing Special
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