Kootenai River in NW Montana, near Canadian Border

Kootenai River in NW Montana, near Canadian Border
photo by Gene Tunick of Eureka, Montana

Monday, April 18, 2011

Tip O'Day #51

Jake Mactire, author of M/M cowboy stories, says to edit, edit and edit again.

Make certain it's in the format the publisher wants prior to submission. Also get a group of beta readers, people who will be honest, and listen to what they say. It can be a bit hard to keep from being defensive at times, but by listening to their viewpoints, you will ultimately have a stronger book.

The final decision is yours as the author, but sometimes you have to cut something you just love but everyone else just hates.

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