publishing – Aléna Orrison, Author and Editor

Editing Applications For Writers (and Editors)

My last article, Even Editors Need Editors, mentioned that I recommend some programs to my writers so they can self-edit. I received questions regarding these applications and wanted to share my thoughts on them.

Even Editors Need Editors

I have been an editor of small newsletters’ content since 2009, and in 2015, I expanded my knowledge and skill set. I have edited articles of all types, short stories, novel manuscripts, and poetry. My goal for obtaining a college degree in English was to become a professional editor. But even I need an editor. Continue reading “Even Editors Need Editors”

Anthology Release!

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Coffee House Writers is releasing two anthologies with twenty-eight contributing writers in December! With over one hundred pieces total, there is something for everyone in these collections.

Starting your own publishing company

This is going to be a short introduction to starting your own publishing company with the intent to self-publish your book and make a profit.

Pronoun

I heard about Pronoun at the writer’s conference last fall, but did not actually investigate what it was all about until recently. It seems to be a fabulous way to get your work into the self-publishing game. You can publish through Pronoun and they will submit your book to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google PlayContinue reading “Pronoun”

Changing the Publishing Industry

Enter the Espresso Book Machine…The EBM provides “books printed in minutes at the point of sale for immediate pickup or delivery.”