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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.

Organizations

Sisters In Crime Internet Chapter, The Short Mystery Fiction Society, and Brazos Writers Group.

Publications

Writers Post Journal magazine, May 2006 issue, Augusr 2006 issue, Nov/December 2006 issue and soon in 2008, On A Whim, flash fiction anthology, offered in Barnes & Nobles and Amazon.

Education/Credentials

Some college, creative writing, fiction writing

Past/Present Clients

I have numerous clients using my service through my editorial service and numerous members in my Online writer workshops.

What do you like about this subject?

I love writing and especially teaching it. I enjoy helping fellow writers and have seen some of my students go on to be published. It's rewarding and challenging.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

A writer shouldn't cease to learn, and I continue to learn something about writing almost every day.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

In every talented person with a small desire to write-- hides a truly gifted writer, once armed with a little knowledge and good editing. That's my own quote and feel that is the unique aspect of writing that most writers don't know.

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Chip10/19/0910101010Response very quick, clear, kind and concise .....
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Derek10/05/0910101010Jannie, Thanks for your advice! I was .....
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Recent Answers from Jannie Balliett

2009-10-23 Publishing a book:

Hello Jose, It's funny you have the exact genre of book that I just finished editing last fall, which is now in the bookstores: Tend Your Garden Within (check it out Online). I was fortunate enough

2009-10-19 Compiling a book of quotes:

Using any quote has to have credit given to the author- otherwise, it is plagiarism. You can see this by example by Googling "famous quotes" Online and see that each site gives the author's name.

2009-10-18 characterisation:

First I'd like to tell you that you can not write a book that is popular for young children, older children, and adults. It is one or the other. You can't use a fictional character that is 11-14 and

2009-10-04 I am writing my first book:

I'm sorry I don't have the tools to teach you how to write an autobiography- but starting it can be at the end and work your way back through your life leading back to the beginning of the book which

2009-10-01 When to publish:

Hello Marci, You might be under the impression that most hopeful writers are- that you can just get published and there's a book on the book shelves. If you have a literary agent to sell your completed

 

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