How to Get Published

I love deadlines. I like the whooshing sound they make as they fly by.
- Douglas Adams

by Alina Padilla

Basic computer skills for authors are important when presenting a manuscript to publishers. Basic computer skills go beyond typing skills. Some writers were writing back when typewriters were THE advanced technology. There’s nothing wrong with this. Old school typists exude disciplined typing ability. While this is a good asset to have, computer skills separate professional writers from amateurs. Basic computer skills reduce the need for intensive production work during layout.

The following strategies assist in the layout of a manuscript and follow standard conventions for submitting to publishers. (more…)

by Al Kalar Word processors are great. Make a mistake, just back up and correct it. Want to move a scene to a new place in your book, just “cut” it out and “paste” it in its new home. Those of us who grew up with typewriters really appreciate these features. But did you know that your word processor is more than just a glorified typewriter? It has hidden potentials that I wish everyone would use (since it would make my job a lot easier). (more…)