If you have tried booking a consultation with me lately, you have likely noticed that my schedule is more crowded than the bar at a writing conference.
In order to help out more writers who have pressing questions, I’m going to be hosting office hours–well, an office hour–via Google Meet on Thursday, August 7 at 9pm ET / 6pm PT. Drop by and get your questions answered!
This event is exclusive for newsletter subscribers and I’ll be sending the invite to join via e-mail, so if you haven’t already subscribed, now is the time to do so! You can use this form on the site…
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Feel free to ask me anything, within reason. While I won’t be doing any pre-call editing, I may be able to give you a rough first impression of an opening page or query letter if you’re willing to share said materials publicly.
I may not be able to get to every question depending on how many people join the call; apologies in advance if this is the case. And bear with me as I work out the kinks in how to organize these.
I’m really looking forward to meeting more readers virtually, and can’t wait to hear what’s on everyone’s mind! And if this one goes well, maybe we can make this a monthly event.
Let me know if you have any thoughts or questions in the comments!
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What a good idea Nathan – it’s community building and I look forward to it. My question is how to find the right editor – a ‘how-long-is-a-piece-of-string’ question?
How does one check credentials and can one request a list of what an editor has worked on? I’m looking for structural, rather than line editing.
I thought I commented earlier, so forgive me if I post twice. AND BUMMER! I can’t come on the 7th. I hope you’ll do this again some time, it sounds like fun.
I think it is very kind of you to give your time.
I now need to try and work out how to join in as technology is not my strong point.
I would offer my first page / and or query letter if you are still needing them.
I have written my Memoir. It was 170K. I attended a writers’ festival , met a few agents. All of them suggested to reduce the number to 80K. I also met someone from Curtis Brown, she suggested I split into two-volumes.
I am currently doing the first edit. I still need help with edit, I guess structure needs improving .
Anyway, I would like to be published by a traditional publisher. Let’s see.
What is you fee Nathan to edit a 80K book? Could we please have a chat on zoom first?
I love this idea! Unfortunately, I am unable to join. Looking forward to future opportunities.