So I Had This Idea, 2016

Karin Kallmaker Events and Appearances, Sisters of the Pen

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 I was going to blog about the new free e-story at my web store (it’s here, go look later) but marketing isn’t nearly as much as fun as talking about books and authors. What has me rubbing my hands together in glee is this year’s installment ofthe “So I Had This Idea” panel at the 2016 Golden Crown Convention in D.C. this summer. (Don’t know what this is? It’s here, go look later.) Read More

My Book is 114 Times Better because of Professional Proofreaders

Karin Kallmaker Captain of Industry, Craft of Writing

The post-writer phase of producing a manuscript for typeset has two stages helped by professionals: editing and proofreading. I talked about the unicorn ride with sprinkles that editing is for me, and that is always my favorite part. Read More

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Why I Love the Editing Phase

Karin Kallmaker Captain of Industry, Craft of Writing

After the many agonies and few ecstasies of completing the first draft of a book, editing is a joyful unicorn ride with candy and magic sprinkles. Read More