Congratulations are in order to SRD Editing Services editor Cortni Merritt for the recent publication of her poem "ballerina jewelry box" in The Hootlet's Nook online magazine. The poem was inspired by someone close to her and his relationship with his daughter. It centers on themes of loss, hope, and the mixed emotions involved in fatherly love. [...]
Where can you publish short stories, essays, and poetry? If you’ve ever wondered about the process of literary journal submissions (aka “literary magazine submissions”), this blog may be able to answer some of your questions about how to get published in these types of periodicals. Recently, Authors Publish magazine offered a free talk from writer [...]
What Does Book Proofreading Include? While many people mistakenly believe all stages of book editing are the same as book “proofreading,” there is most definitely a difference. Not sure if your manuscript is ready for a proofread? Asking yourself, “How do I find someone to proofread my book?” Read on for answers! Traditional Publishing Sets the [...]
Read It Write It Book and Writing Festival Editor Cortni had a wonderful time at the Read It Write It Book and Writing Festival 2024. The event took place at the Mall at Wellington Green on a bright and sunny Saturday, June 15, a perfect backdrop for the sunny group of writers who met to […]
Although writers of all genres should consider how different readers may approach their text, it’s particularly important for writers of romance, erotica, or “spicy romance” novels to connect with readers who are looking for their content. That’s why everyone could benefit from a universal ratings system. As a reader, if there were a single standard [...]
What Does it Cost to Self-Publish a Book? As an editor with more than ten years of experience, I can’t tell you how many times writers have asked me, “What does it cost to self-publish a book?” Although it seems like a straightforward enough question, the simplest answer is “It varies,” but writers are seldom [...]
As a blog for writers and editors that generally focuses on how words are put together in a text, we don't usually discuss much about book cover design, unless we're talking about back covers and what goes on them. But today, let’s talk about front cover design. I recently stumbled on Book Brush, and I have found [...]
I read an article recently that got me thinking about changes to the standards in books and publishing. We're all familiar with the “credits” that run after audio-video productions (TV shows and movies), but what if books had a “credits page” in a similar fashion? Avid Press, says Publishers Lunch, is making a credits page [...]
Wondering how to write a back cover blurb for your book? Especially if you’re venturing into self-publishing, this can be a sticky and even controversial topic. You are not alone as a self-published writer wondering what makes the best back cover copy for your book. Self-published authors grapple with this every day, working to create [...]
SRD Editing Services is excited to announce our membership in the International Association of Professional Writers & Editors (IAPWE) just in time for summer editing to ramp up for the holiday publishing schedule in 2023! IAPWE is a professional organization that provides resources to writers and editors and functions as a networking and freelance contract […]