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    “It’s Hard to Be a Person”: A Conversation with Brett Newski
    Ericka McIntyre
    • Nov 3, 2021
    • 3 min

    “It’s Hard to Be a Person”: A Conversation with Brett Newski

    Hello dear readers! I love discovering great new books. And just this past week, I found this one: It’s Hard to Be a Person: Defeating...
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    Join Me at the 40th Annual Kentucky Book Festival!
    Ericka McIntyre
    • Oct 20, 2021
    • 1 min

    Join Me at the 40th Annual Kentucky Book Festival!

    Hello dear readers, Sorry for the overly excited-sounding headline to this post; I assure you the feeling is genuine. Next month,...
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    “Make Your Own Magic”: A Conversation with Leah Weiss
    Ericka McIntyre
    • Jul 21, 2021
    • 4 min

    “Make Your Own Magic”: A Conversation with Leah Weiss

    Hello dear readers! Later this month, I'll be in conversation with the incomparable Leah Weiss for the Mercantile Library. I have raved...
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    “The Goal Is Emotional Truth” —A Conversation with Simon Van Booy
    Ericka McIntyre
    • Jun 30, 2021
    • 3 min

    “The Goal Is Emotional Truth” —A Conversation with Simon Van Booy

    Hello, dear readers! Next month on July 13th, I'll be having a conversation with writer Simon Van Booy for the Mercantile Library. In...
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    July Events at the Mercantile Library
    Ericka McIntyre
    • Jun 16, 2021
    • 1 min

    July Events at the Mercantile Library

    Hello dear readers! Wanted to give you a quick update today on two events I am doing with that Cincinnati treasure, the Mercantile...
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    Let's Talk About Memoirs!
    Ericka McIntyre
    • May 12, 2021
    • 3 min

    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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    13 Great Resources for Self-Publishers
    Ericka McIntyre
    • Apr 28, 2021
    • 4 min

    13 Great Resources for Self-Publishers

    Hello dear readers! I get so many questions from people who plan to self-publish their work. I am always happy to answer them, too. (And...
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    The Dos and Don’ts of Pitching Like a Pro
    Ericka McIntyre
    • Apr 7, 2021
    • 6 min

    The Dos and Don’ts of Pitching Like a Pro

    So you want to write for magazines and websites…great! Writing articles can be an excellent way for authors to promote their work, build...
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    Who Do You Stand For?
    Ericka McIntyre
    • Mar 3, 2021
    • 5 min

    Who Do You Stand For?

    See that lady snuggling little me in that photo over there? That's my Gran. She always said, "If you don't stand for something, you'll...
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    Celebrate Your Wins, Big and Small!
    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...
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    Platform Building for Authors: What Is It and Why Is It So Important?
    Ericka McIntyre
    • Jan 27, 2021
    • 2 min

    Platform Building for Authors: What Is It and Why Is It So Important?

    Hello dear readers! It is Wednesday, which means I am back on my YouTube channel, talking books. This time, I tackle platform...
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    Don't You Dare Skip Proofreading!
    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...
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    Why Professional Book Design Matters
    Ericka McIntyre
    • Dec 9, 2020
    • 2 min

    Why Professional Book Design Matters

    Hello dear readers! It's Wednesday, so that means I'm over on my YouTube channel, talking about books! This week, I'm explaining why you...
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    Hiring and Working with Freelancers
    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...
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    What Are All the Different Types of Editing, Anyway?
    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...
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    Self-Pub Author Spotlight: Julian Thomas
    Ericka McIntyre
    • Nov 13, 2020
    • 3 min

    Self-Pub Author Spotlight: Julian Thomas

    I recently interviewed Julian Thomas, creator of the graphic novel Black Heart, and principal at Vanguard LLC, a new indie comic...
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    Getting Beta Readers for Your Work
    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...
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    What Are Your Goals for Your Work? Write Them Down.
    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...
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    My Advice on Publishing Your Own Book
    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...
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