Busting Editing Myths – Sunday February 9th Have you ever wondered what an editor does, or why you might need your book edited before submitting to an agent or publisher? What about self-publishing? Anyone can do it, so why should you pay someone to change the book you wanted to write? MJ Moores and Elise […]
Panel Session: Answering Your Burning Questions. I will be participating in a Q&A panel featuring seasoned authors MJ Moores, Kim McDougall, and myself at the York Writers’ Conference! Together, we bring years of expertise in crafting compelling stories, navigating the publishing world, and growing our careers. Whether you’re a new writer seeking guidance or an […]
Like actors, authors need to get into character. Learn the tricks that deepen your point-of-view narrator so that readers feel like they are right in the action and not watching from the sidelines. In this workshop, we’ll discuss the different types of POV and the pitfalls of each. Then we’ll dive into exploring how you […]
This hands-on workshop is designed for writers who are ready to develop a keen editorial eye for their work. Participants will be provided with practical tools and techniques to transform their drafts into polished pieces of writing. Key Learning Objectives This workshop will help writers edit in layers, making multiple focused passes create tools like […]
Writing in either first person or third person limited point of view allows authors to create a strong emotional connection between the reader and the character. Both points of view offer direct access to the narrator’s inner thoughts, feelings, and biases, often resulting in a more intimate and subjective experience. Both perspectives require careful attention […]
Short abstract In this hands-on workshop, fiction writers will discover practical strategies to revise and refine their work with confidence. We’ll break the editing process into manageable stages, guiding you […]
Come out to join EMSA Publishing authors Elise Abram, Joel Abram, and Betty Stewart, along with other local authors, for a book sale and signing. Hope to see you there!
Stepping into self-publishing means becoming both an author and a publisher, but what does that really mean? This workshop provides an essential overview of the publishing industry from a self-publisher’s perspective. Learn about the difference between traditional, vanity, and self-publishing. From obtaining ISBNs and distribution networks to royalties, this workshop is perfect for writers who […]
Stepping into self-publishing means becoming both an author and a publisher, but what does that really mean? This workshop provides an essential overview of the publishing industry from a self-publisher’s […]
Like actors, authors need to get into character. Learn the tricks that deepen your point-of-view narrator so that readers feel like they are right in the action and not watching […]