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Cathy Clamp

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.97
  • Clarity of Response 9.96
  • Timeliness 9.83
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 344
 I'm happy to answer questions about any aspect of writing novels, from the beginning kernel of an idea through completion. I can help with writing a query letter and synopsis to an agent or editor. I can explain publishing terminology and acronyms. I can also assist with questions about verifying the credentials of agents/publishers and how to proceed once you've been accepted for publication. I can teach the rules of formatting a manuscript, creating viable plots, characterization and flow in the following genres: romance, science fiction, fantasy, thrillers, suspense, horror, women's fiction, mainstream and mystery.

WordChannel

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.91
  • Clarity of Response 9.91
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Total Questions 126
 Welcome! I have a BA in English and 23 years of professional editing, writing, and proofreading skills. I am a full-time freelance writer, editor, and proofreader. I provide crystal-clear, clean grammar; strict attention to style, consistency, flow, logic, accuracy, and spelling, and I work quickly and efficiently. Have a question? Just ask!
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION: Speeches, Biographies, Autobiographies, Short stories, Novels, Medical journal drafts and articles, Art history, Headline, subhead writing, Lead paragraphs, pulled quotes, book critiques/reviews, How-to, DIY [special circumstances only; inquire specifically], Career exploration, resumes and CVs, Health, Calendars, copy, Photography, copy, Metaphysical, astrological reports or copy, Family or historical summaries, Academic manuscripts [university level and above only], Self-help, Holistic, Spiritual, all Metaphysical, Romance, Fantasy, Children's literature, Ghostwriting or co-authoring, Contributing writer/Op-Ed, column writing, poetry. If I am away or maxed out, you may always contact me here, and I will respond within or before 24 hours: WRITING HELP

Richard Seltzer

Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 150
 I prefer questions that directly relate to my current areas of interest: historical works and historical fiction dealing with Russia and Ethiopia around 1900.

Susan Rand

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.90
  • Clarity of Response 9.93
  • Timeliness 9.95
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Total Questions 742
 I can answer questions about the elements of fiction and non-fiction writing: how to get started, writing techniques, re-writing, etc. I will NOT write for you, do critiques except from my website at http://pygmypress.com, or give you ideas. I will not answer home-or-schoolwork questions in any category. If English is your second language, please say so, and I will make an exception. Please submit no more than one or two questions at once, as I tend to go into detail in my answers.

Paul Watt

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.71
  • Clarity of Response 9.81
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Total Questions 103
 Advice on rewriting PhD dissertations into books; advice on sending manuscripts to scholarly publishers; how copyediting works; what to expect in the production process; explain what to do if a university press rejects your manuscript. I do NOT assess manuscripts

Jannie Balliett

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.88
  • Clarity of Response 9.92
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 9.85
  • Total Questions 255
 I am a published writer, Chief Editor and own A1 Editorial Service. I teach writing, specializing in novel writing, and creative writing. I can answer most any question concerning writing a book, plot and characterization, tighten the prose, and the editing process, and help advise with publishing and the requirements of obtaining a literary agent.

Vincent M. Wales

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 9.94
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 9.93
  • Total Questions 865
 I am a writer, specializing in novels (fantasy, science fiction and others) and poetry. While I may be able to answer questions on non-fiction, my specialty is fiction. Please keep that in mind when asking questions.

Ann Charles

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability N/A
  • Clarity of Response N/A
  • Timeliness N/A
  • Politeness N/A
  • Total Questions 1
 I can answer questions from unpublished fiction authors (especially those who write in the mystery and romance genres) regarding building name recognition and platforms PRIOR to landing a publishing contract.

Bobbie Christmas

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.87
  • Clarity of Response 9.95
  • Timeliness 9.97
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Total Questions 220
 As the author of the triple-award-winning book on creative writing, Write In Style (Union Square Publishing), I help writers power up their prose, edit and revise their manuscripts, and increase their chances of selling to a publisher. I also help writers polish manuscripts for self-publishing and sometimes assist in the process.

Sandy McCutcheon

Morocco
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.96
  • Clarity of Response 9.98
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 417
 Author of 22 plays, 10 bestselling thrillers, a memoir and children's fiction.I can work with people on the process of writing, what to expect and ask for from an editor. How to work with the publisher`s marketing and publicity people. And how to survive book launches and publicity tours!

Rhonda Campbell

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.53
  • Clarity of Response 9.18
  • Timeliness 9.65
  • Politeness 9.76
  • Total Questions 58
 I can answer questions on how to get published in magazines and newspapers; how to market your own books; how to earn a living writing; how to write press releases; how to find a good editor; how to edit your own books; finding a good printer; finding a good book illustrator; doing your taxes as a freelance writer. Questions I can't answer include specifics around working with a print on demand publisher

Sue Viders

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.75
  • Clarity of Response 9.83
  • Timeliness 9.96
  • Politeness 9.92
  • Total Questions 83
 I can answer various questions about how to create characters for fiction writers.

Dorothy K Morris

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.86
  • Clarity of Response 9.89
  • Timeliness 9.87
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Total Questions 832
 I can answer questions about writing fiction, creating characters and re-writing. I cannot answer homework questions.

Recent Answers

2009-11-20 a great book idea:

Craigslist is free. I'd do a search on Google for "Writing Job Boards" and post to those areas that allow free posting. You could also check with Job Posting sites like Career Builder, Monster, Indeed

2009-11-19 Getting to know the characters:

Hello Steven, Every writer eventually finds his own personal way of creating. There is no right or wrong way to do this; therefore, all I can do is tell you how I approach writing a novel, creating

2009-11-19 Narrative structure for a fictional novel:

Carl: This is not an easy question to address, since there are no true answers. There is no easy way that you can decide what type of structure to use for the story... no checklist or decision tree

2009-11-18 a great book idea:

Hi, Glad to hear that you made it through the situation you were in. You can post that you are looking for a co-author at writer job board sites like: Media Bistro Elance Odesk Journalism

2009-11-16 Jazz Dance:

Hi Sophia, Although I do not have experience writing jazz dance books, I recommend that you check out or contact: Dance Theatre of Harlem - http://www.dancetheatreofharlem.com/ Alvin Ailey American

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