Recently, an author who was considering the idea of hiring me to edit and help self-publish his memoir asked if I could connect him to Judith Kelliher, the author of “A Wartime PhD,” so she could
editing
The Evolution of a Book Name and Cover Design
As I considered a name for my first book, I went through a process that was methodical but not very productive in terms of getting me to a name I loved.
A Q & A with a New Author on Inspiration, Feedback
My summer intern, Olivia Greeley, a student at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, interviewed my friend and fellow author Judith Kelliher this week about the publication of Judy’s book, “A
A Book About Healing That Broke My Heart
I’ve known Bobby Kelliher for over three decades. He is one of my favorite people.
A Whoa Writing Moment
Whoa. Wow. I had a great morning last Wednesday in my writing group with Liz Bedell.
Instilling Confidence in the Work
Here’s what Judy Kelliher and I learned last weekend as we worked all day Saturday and half the day Sunday on our books in progress: We can do this hard work.
Respecting the Process: A Manuscript Review
By Shannon Grossman I don’t know if it makes me strange, or if I’m just obsessive compulsive—but when I am giving feedback on a piece of written work, I read it twice, at the very least. So, in order
Making Things Happen
I’ve been back from Majuro for three weeks, and it is only now that I feel settled, with my feet firmly planted in routine and familiarity. It was a difficult transition. In those first days home, I