Notes from Sheila’s Editing Talk
We’ve all heard of different types of editing. For example:
- Developmental, substantive, or content editing
- Structural editing
- Copy editing
- Line editing
- Mechanical editing
State of the Anthology
With thanks to our wonderful authors, editors, titlers, playlist creators, and illustrators, the anthology has now been sent for formatting to our amazing formatter!
Watch out for Millworks — Framing Life, the Writers’ Mill Journal Volume 10, coming soon!
State of the Anthology – Updated
Authors and Editors
Editors are now sending their editing suggestions to the authors. Our assumption is always that the piece you sent, as an author, was in the form you would like it to be in. The purpose of editing is to polish out typos, apply consistent styling across the whole book, and make whatever minimal changes will improve readability. If authors are concerned that too many changes are being asked of them (please remember, any changes have to be approved and edited before the end of October 9th), they should feel free to say no or ask for a second opinion.
Continue reading State of the Anthology – UpdatedNatalie Dale, Medicine in Writing
Dr. Natalie Dale, a former neurologist and author of a two-volume book series, A Writer’s Guide to
Medicine, presented her talk from the library meeting room and screen-shared her presentation for library and Zoom participants. Natalie’s notes can be found online by clicking here: https://www.portlandwritersmill.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Code-Blue-Handout.pdf
Writers’ Mill Minutes 20220918
Writers’ Mill Minutes, September 18, 2022
Cedar Mill Library, Beaverton and online Zoom—First Hybrid Meeting!
Eleven participants attended online, and seven were present in the library meeting room, for a total of 18. Jim Elstad led the meeting in Sheila Deeth’s absence. Angela Mollet managed the technology from the library, with assistance from Matthew McAyeal and Robin Layne.
Continue reading Writers’ Mill Minutes 20220918State of the Anthology – Updated
We have a great collection of entries, which will make a great anthology – a cheap and personal Christmas gift, great keepsake, and a first time opportunity for some of us to be published. Thank you all for coming together to make this happen.
Continue reading State of the Anthology – UpdatedHow to Write a Novel, with Elisabeth Christison
Ms. Elisabeth Christison, award winning author of The Blameless (https://www.amazon.com/Blameless-S-Christison/dp/1951565606/).
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Volunteers
Many thanks to all who have volunteered to help with this year’s anthology. We have
Continue reading State of the AnthologyWriters’ Mill Minutes 20220821
| There were between 16 and 20 members participating in the meeting; some had to leave early. As Sheila was absent, Ron headed the meeting. |
Writers’ Mill Minutes 20220717
Between 16 and 20 members joined us for our “Mystery in July” meeting, and enjoyed a fascinating insight into a real-life mystery, provoking much fascinating discussion of might-have-beens and how those might-have-beens might be written. But first Sheila asked for some shows of hands before handing over to Lyndsay to share this month’s contest results.
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