by Donna Mazzitelli | May 27, 2021 | Musings
Yes, sometimes during the course of writing our books, we hit walls. For a variety of reasons, it can happen during the writing process, especially as life gets in the way. But, did you know it can also happen during the editing process? And that’s when it can be even...
by Donna Mazzitelli | Feb 23, 2021 | Musings
This seems to be the question many writers ask—as they contemplate whether or not their manuscript needs to be edited. Actually, oftentimes writers come to the publishing process believing their manuscript only needs to be proofread. At most, they may think it needs a...
by Donna Mazzitelli | Feb 3, 2021 | Musings
February 2nd marked the midwinter point, acknowledged in the US by the groundhog’s appearance. This year, Phil predicted six more weeks of winter, which I believe was inevitable. At least here in Colorado, signs of spring don’t usually show up for at least that long!...
by Donna Mazzitelli | Jan 5, 2021 | Happenings
You have a strong desire to write a book. Nervous, yet excited, you begin. But then it happens—one day you wake up to an internal voice that asks, “Who do you think you are to write a book? And who would ever read what you’ve written?” Does this sound familiar? So...
by Donna Mazzitelli | Jan 5, 2021 | Musings
Yes, when an editor authors her own works, she must be edited too. And that’s where I sit today: going through the editing process with my first memoir. As an editor, I must admit that having someone look at my writing as opposed to being evaluated for how I’ve...
