Ericka McIntyreMay 12, 20213 minLet'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...
Ericka McIntyreFeb 24, 20213 minCelebrate 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 McIntyreDec 16, 20202 minDon'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 McIntyreDec 2, 20201 minHiring and Working with FreelancersHello 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 McIntyreNov 18, 20202 minWhat 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 McIntyreNov 11, 20202 minGetting 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 McIntyreOct 28, 20203 minWhat 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 McIntyreOct 9, 20202 minMy Advice on Publishing Your Own BookHello 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 McIntyreJul 5, 20204 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 McIntyreMay 28, 20202 minMy Approach to EditingI 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 McIntyreMay 13, 20201 minTune 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...