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Jannie Balliett

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Expertise

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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Recent Answers from Jannie Balliett

2011-12-23 Creating characters who are individuals:

A creative and natural writer (meaning the innate talent) can create different characters without their own personality creeping in. It's an instilled talent. If you cannot, then you do not have the

2011-12-23 Creating characters who are individuals:

The general rule is never write anything you do not know, i.e. places such as towns and states (Stephen King always writes his stories set in Maine where he lives and Dean R. Koontz always writes his in

2011-11-25 Head Hopping:

I've been writing for thirty years and haven't ever read a nook using *** Do not do that. If a writer is not good enough to write in different points of view (and few are) in an eloquent transistion

2011-09-23 dry crusty nose:

This very very common with Boxers- some more than others. Do not use Vaseline because it has petroleum. Use olive oil, or cooking oil. Olive oil is preferred. Blot it on his nose, covering all

2011-09-13 Copyright:

You simply add the copyright symbol, year and name and all rights reserved at the bottom of each posting of your book. To copyright hard copy the poor man's way: seal the manuscript in an large envelope

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