Category Archives: Editing and webinars

Do You Dread Editing Your Work?

Posted on August 18, 2022 by marymarvella

Consider this. Artists often fine-tune their work. Yep, most artists I know let their work set or rest and then go back to view the project with a critical eye. Some have shown paintings in stages or sculptures evolving as … Continue reading →

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Antecedent or part of a family member's title or "name".

Posted on March 24, 2020 by marymarvella

In case you have questions about commas.Maggie, my cousin, annoys everyone.My cousin Maggie annoys everyone.One of my cousins, Maggie, annoys everyone. Maggie, my cousin, has an antecedent. Cousin is the antecedent for Maggie. Cousin renames Maggie Note the comma before … Continue reading →

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A Sale, a Prize, and Goals for 2020

Posted on December 31, 2019 by marymarvella

For years I have been a writer, a tutor, an editor, and a writing coach. I seem to be editing more than I am writing or tutoring, I do have writing projects to finish.  I don’t make resolutions, but I … Continue reading →

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Teaching for Savvy Authors Next Week!

Posted on August 15, 2018 by marymarvella

Teaching online classes is becoming a thing for me. How odd is that?   I love to teach in person, face-to-face. There is a special satisfaction to be gained from seeing a student’s face and feeling the excitement of comprehension. … Continue reading →

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Ann Everett, “Overwriting”, and TRUE

Posted on June 20, 2018 by marymarvella

Welcome, Ann Everett. Thanks for stopping by here on your way home from the Pink Fuzzy Slippers Authors blog. Instead of a fireplace I have a picnic. There are fried chicken and potato salad inside the basket. The colors on … Continue reading →

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A NEW BOOK ABOUT SELF-EDITING! SEE WHAT EDITORS WISH YOU KNEW!

Posted on September 18, 2017 by marymarvella
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A HUGE NEW STEP

Posted on January 12, 2017 by marymarvella

Mary has started a Facebook page for her editing business! https://www.facebook.com/Mary-Marvella-Edits. Mary will continue to edit for Gilded Dragonfly Books and to build her freelance editing business. She plans to offer webinars in self-editing techniques that can help authors get … Continue reading →

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