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When a Writer’s Message Truly Begins to Matter by Jeff Goins

When a Writer’s Message Truly Begins to Matter by Jeff Goins I’m thrilled today to have author Jeff Goins giving much needed and refreshing advice to writers.  This post was written by Jeff Goins, author of You Are a Writer (So Start Acting Like One). In this world of copycats and Read More →

Your author photo matters

Do yourself a favor and invest in your author photo. This is a great before and after (and it’s short). Read More →

How a book helped David embrace poetry

How a book helped David embrace poetry This post comes from poet David Andrews. He’s got a great story to tell. Enjoy! About a year ago I read this book by John Eldredge and it blew my boat right out of the water. I like reading, but Read More →

Cherie’s amazing publishing story

Cherie’s amazing publishing story Exhausting and impossible. That’s what I thought about the life of a new author. Besides, I argued with God, I never wanted to write anything. “This was Your idea,” I commented with confidence. After throwing money away by publishing my Read More →

The Power of Brainstorming

The Power of Brainstorming This post is by fiction mentor, Anne Mateer. One thing I’ve learned from my editor: my first idea isn’t always the best, most creative idea, whether it be for a character, a story, or a scene. One thing I’ve learned Read More →

8 ways to better your prose in 2012

8 ways to better your prose in 2012 8 ways to better your prose in 2012: Develop a thick skin. Realize you will receive a lot of criticism over the span of your career. Know the truth that criticism is much more useful BEFORE you turn something in Read More →

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I won’t box up a novel or hit ‘send’ on email until Mary DeMuth shows me what I’ve missed, and what’s been overdone. If writing is your life, she’s your life saver.

- Austin Boyd, novelist

If you could imagine the Perfect Reader who happens to have an ultra-skilled Editor Alter Ego, you'd have Mary DeMuth.

- Jennifer Peterson, editor

Mary's knowledge of the industry along with her talents in editing and writing make a winning combination. I recommend her highly.

- Karol Ladd, author

A skilled and knowledgeable coach, Mary generously shares hard-won wisdom with warmth and integrity.

- Alice Crider, Multnomah Books

Mary DeMuth's expertise in editing, mastery of book proposals, & knowledge of the industry make her my #1 choice when referring writers for coaching.

- Sandra Glahn, author, editor