Ericka McIntyre
Let's Talk About Memoirs!
Hello dear readers! While much of my work involves editing fiction these days, I also work a fair amount on memoirs. I am writing my own...
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Ericka McIntyre
- Feb 24, 2021
- 3 min
Celebrate Your Wins, Big and Small!
It occurred to me this morning that it's been a year this week since I holstered my red pen as Editor-in-Chief at Writer's Digest, and...
Ericka McIntyre
- Dec 16, 2020
- 2 min
Don't You Dare Skip Proofreading!
Hello dear readers! It's Wednesday, which means I am over on my YouTube channel, talking about books. This week I am talking about the...
Ericka McIntyre
- Dec 2, 2020
- 1 min
Hiring and Working with Freelancers
Hello dear readers! It's Wednesday, so I am back on YouTube. This time, I'm talking about hiring and working with freelancers on your...
Ericka McIntyre
- Nov 18, 2020
- 2 min
What Are All the Different Types of Editing, Anyway?
Hello dear readers! It's Wednesday, which means I have made a new YouTube video for you all! This week, I am answering a question I get...
Ericka McIntyre
- Nov 11, 2020
- 2 min
Getting Beta Readers for Your Work
Hello dear readers! After a week's hiatus we are back over on my YouTube channel! This time we're talking beta readers. When do you get...
Ericka McIntyre
- Oct 28, 2020
- 3 min
What Are Your Goals for Your Work? Write Them Down.
Hello dear readers! As promised, I've uploaded a new video to my YouTube channel today. You can find it here. What am I talking about? I...
Ericka McIntyre
- Oct 9, 2020
- 2 min
My Advice on Publishing Your Own Book
Hello dear readers! I know that this summer was not...what we wanted or expected. But for me at least, it was not all bad (and I hope it...
Ericka McIntyre
- Jul 5, 2020
- 4 min
"No Pitches, No Hits"
Earlier this year, in February, I had the unparalleled privilege of hearing the great Ann Patchett speak at Cincinnati's gorgeous...
Ericka McIntyre
- May 28, 2020
- 2 min
My Approach to Editing
I have talked with so many authors over my career who have had challenging experiences with editors. This is a tough business, and a lot...
Ericka McIntyre
- May 13, 2020
- 1 min
Tune in this Friday to Free Advice Fridays!
Hello everyone! Welcome to my new blog. Wanted to make a quick post today to share something with you that I'm really excited about. I am...