Day 2: Panel Discussion: Editing

Day 2: Panel Discussion: Editing

Editing

Description: Alexa talks with Judy Mohr, Audrey Hodge, Alexandra Uth, and Kate Johnston, about editing.

Format: Panel

Level: This presentation is best suited for BEGINNER audiences or intermediate who are looking for a different or better editing solution.

 

Alexa Bigwarfe

Alexa Bigwarfe

Author, Publisher and Summit Producer

Alexa Bigwarfe is a wife, mother, author, publisher, speaker, and author coach. She has published numerous books of her own and for many other writers and entrepreneurs through her author coaching and hybrid-publishing company Kat Biggie Press (katbiggiepress.com). Kat Biggie Press is dedicated to sharing women’s works of inspiration, self-help, and books that make the world a better place. Her children's book imprint, Purple Butterfly Press, publishes books of encouragement, inspiration, self-love, and healing for children and parents. She is also the founder and producer of the Women in Publishing Summit. Follow her everywhere on instagram @katbiggiepress and on youtube for publishing tips at https://www.youtube.com/writepublishsell.

 Judy Mohr

Judy Mohr

Writer, Editor & Online Platform Consultant

Kiwi Judy L Mohr is a writer of thrillers, fantasy, science fiction, and non-fiction. She is also a freelance editor with Black Wolf Editorial Services, working on projects from writers around the world. When she isn't writing, editing, or doing something for writing within the local community, she's delving into the crazy world of science and technology. You can follow her crazy adventures on her blog (judylmohr.com) or on Twitter (@JudyLMohr).

Audrey Hodge

Audrey Hodge

Editor

Audrey has been a bookworm from a very young age, favoring series because she hates for the story to end and loves exploring new worlds. As errors and inconsistencies seem to jump off the page at her (and she loves helping people), starting an editing and proofreading business seemed a natural next step. She helps writers avoid frustration and gives them back time by doing the editing that is best done by a fresh set of eyes. She helps the writers who are excited and eager to get their story to their audience but want it to be at its very best. Some of her recent projects have included editing several children’s books, a fiction book, and a non-fiction book.  She loves that her business name, Hodgepodge Solutions, is a play on her last name.  When she’s not reading, she can be found out in the garden, taking a walk with her family, chasing after her daughters, or trying out a new sewing or crochet project.

Kate Johnston

Kate Johnston

Writing Coach & Editor

Kate Johnston was born on Cape Cod, and raised in rural New Hampshire where nature and wildlife stirred her imagination. She knew she wanted to be a professional writer when she was about 8 years old and wrote a story about a good wolf. Married with two children, Kate likes to spend her mornings writing YA and Adult fiction. Her work can be found in Wayfaring, Compass Points: Stories from Seacoast Authors, The Greensilk Journal, Wolf Warriors, Northeast Wolf Coalition, and her blog that helps writers one story at a time. Kate has over fifteen years of experience as a writing coach and editor. She motivates writers to take their inspiration to the next level so they can write successfully with confidence, joy, and rumbling creativity. Her areas of expertise include private coaching for writers, story development, developmental editing, and copy editing. She also offers online writing courses and writing guides. You can find more detailed explanation of her services on https://katejohnstonauthor.com/manuscript-editing/ or feel free to contact her for a complimentary quote at kate@katejohnstonauthor.com. 

Alexandra Uth

Alexandra Uth

President, Loomis & Lyman, Inc

True or false: writing and editing a book is exhausting, ego-crushing, and ridiculously expensive. True—unless you know Alexandra Uth of Loomis & Lyman. No red pens allowed; Alexandra's signature Purple Pencil Packages are designed to enhance the author's voice. As a writing wrangler and book advisor, she specializes in two critical parts of the book creation process: guiding writers from idea to outline and polishing and perfecting drafts into finished products. Alexandra is based in Chicago, where she has plied her craft for 30 years. She resides with her husband and a clowder of five cats. In her spare time she helps animal rescue organizations.

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Day 2: Caroline Topperman: Visual Writing & Exercises for Moving Past Writing Blocks

Day 2: Caroline Topperman: Visual Writing & Exercises for Moving Past Writing Blocks

Visual Writing & Exercises for Moving Past Writing Blocks

Description: Caroline Topperman, Writer and Entrepreneur, talks with Alexa about moving past writing blocks. 

Format: Video Q&A 

Level: This presentation is for the beginning level author.

 

Caroline Topperman

Caroline Topperman

Writer and Entrepreneur

Caroline Topperman is a European-Canadian writer, entrepreneur, dancer and world traveler. Born in Sweden, raised in Canada, on a whim she recently spent four and half years living in Poland. With a great passion for experiencing different cultures she is always up for new adventures and is willing to try anything. This has allowed her to work in the beauty, fashion, automotive and real estate industries. She has also owned a Pilates studio frequented by A list celebrities, professional athletes, business owners and everyone in between. Caroline speaks fluent English, Polish and French and has even found a way to communicate with her playfully -mischievous dog, Pixie. Caroline’s new book, Tell Me What You See, is a visual writing prompt book for both aspiring and established writers.

Mentioned in this video:

  • Writer's block, how to get past it
  • Using images as a way to prompt your writing
  • Writing prompts
  • Caroline's book Tell Me What You See – a book of writing prompts from images
  • Her bonus for All Access Pass participants – 50% off her 6 week, self-paced, visual writing and moving past writer's block online course

Caroline's website: https://www.carolinetopperman.com/

 

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Day 2: Carla King: Distribution Solutions (Tools) for Self-Publishers

Day 2: Carla King: Distribution Solutions (Tools) for Self-Publishers

Distribution Solutions (Tools) for Self-Publishers

Description: Carla King, Founder, Self-Pub Boot Camp, talks with Alexa about distribution tools for self-publishers. 

Format: Video Q&A 

Level: This presentation is for more advanced authors who are getting ready to publish their books; but new authors should watch so that when it comes time, you're informed of  your options.

 

Carla King

Carla King

Founder, Self-Pub Boot Camp

Carla King is an author, book coach, and the founder of Destination Published, an online destination for authors who need help navigating the publishing journey. She also runs the Self-Publishing Boot Camp series of books, workshops, and online courses. Her comprehensive Self-Publishing Boot Camp Guide for Authors is now in its fourth edition and her obsessively-updated Consumer’s Guide for Self-Publishers (free!) is a gift to authors who need to know which companies are reliable and trustworthy. She is the Independent Publishing Director at the San Francisco Writers Conference, and has written for Bowker’s Self-Published Author, BookWorks, PBS MediaShift. Carla hosts a podcast at AuthorFriendly.com to interview the people who make tools, products, and services for self-publishers.

Mentioned in this video:

  • How Carla started out and her Miss Adventures blog
  • The many different comapanies available to assist you in publishing
  • Distribution and what it is
  • BookBaby, IngramSpark, Bublish, KDP, Draft2Digital, Kobo, PublishDrive and all the options!
  • The San Francisco Writer's Association Conference

Learn more about Carla's books at: https://selfpubbootcamp.com/books/

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Day 2: Joan Dempsey: Gutsy Great Novelist: What you need to know to finish your novel

Day 2: Joan Dempsey: Gutsy Great Novelist: What you need to know to finish your novel

Gutsy Great Novelist: What you need to know to finish your novel

Description:  Joan Dempsey, Author & Retreat Leader, talks with Alexa about how to be a gutsy novelist.

Format: Video Q&A

Level: This presentation is for the beginning level author.

 

Joan Dempsey

Joan Dempsey

Author & Retreat Leader

Joan Dempsey is the award-winning of author of “This Is How It Begins: A Novel,” and was named as one of “5 More Writers Over 50” to watch by “Poets & Writers” magazine. An experienced writing teacher, Joan offers exclusive Gutsy Great Novelist Writing Retreats on the coast of Maine, specifically designed for women working to finish their novels.

Mentioned in this video:

Download Worksheet Handout

Gutsy Great Novelist Writing Retreats
https://gutsygreatnovelist.com

Book Time to Talk with Joan about the Writing Retreats
https://calendly.com/joan-dempsey/retreats

Email Questions Directly to Joan
joan@joandempsey.com

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Day 2: Eileen Cook: Using Psychology to Build Better Characters

Day 2: Eileen Cook: Using Psychology to Build Better Characters

Using Psychology to Build Better Characters

Description:  Eileen Cook, Author, talks with Alexa about building better characters. 

Format: Video Q&A 

Level: This presentation is for all level fiction authors seeking to write better characters. 

Eileen Cook

Eileen Cook

Author

Eileen Cook is a multi-published author with her novels appearing in eight languages. She’s a frequent speaker at conferences around the world. Her books have been optioned for film and TV. She spent most of her teen years wishing she were someone else or somewhere else, which is great training for a writer. In 2018 she won the John Spray award for the best mystery in Canada for her novel The Hanging Girl/One Lie Too Many. She’s an instructor/mentor with The Creative Academy and Simon Fraser University Writer’s Studio Program where she loves helping other writers find their unique story to tell. Her most recent book, Build Better Characters, is a writing guide designed to help writers make their characters leap off the page.

Mentioned in this video:

  • Writing fiction
  • How to write more compelling characters
  • Characters are what pull us in, so it's important to have realistic characters
  • How looking at the psychology of a character can really fully develop them
  • Everyone can learn the skills to write better characters
  • The craft of telling a good story – comes with practice, but there are shortcuts
  • Her Book: How To Build Better Characters
  • so much more!

Learn more about Eileen's books at: https://eileencook.com/author/ 

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