Editing services for authors of cosy mysteries and speculative fiction
There are lots of programs available to help us when it comes to writing. However, English is a confusing language to master and even when we use programs like MS Spell Check mix-ups can still occur. English is a living language that’s spoken around the world and continues to evolve. Many of the spelling and grammar “rules” I learnt at …
As a lover of the cosy genre, I couldn’t let the Agatha Award 2021 pass without mentioning the winners on the blog! Hello. Today on the blog I’m sharing the Agatha Award 2021 winners. This prestigious literary award is run by Malice Domestic. The award was created in honour of the queen of cosy mysteries, British crime writer Agatha Christie …
Leaving book reviews not only helps other readers but the authors too. Read this how-to on The BG Blog and start reviewing.
Hello, today I want to talk about Project Gutenberg. I don’t think it’s as well know here in the UK as it is across the pond in the USA. Project what? I’m a member of the National Trust and champion those who preserve our history for future generations as well as those who search out our past. However, I was …
Submitting your novel to an agent or publisher? Read my top tips for writing an amazing book synopsis.
Hello, fellow book lovers. Thank you, Kim, for inviting me to the BG Blog. Today, I’d like to share a discussion post I wrote for my personal blog in November 2020. It was discussing my experiences with Amazon’s book borrowing service, Kindle Unlimited. I’ll share my thoughts and experiences about the scheme, explain what you get as part of the …
Hello and welcome to the blog. It’s undeniable that the English language is tricky to master. I’ve already talked about the pitfalls when it comes to spelling. Today, I’m talking about the English language: variations found on both sides of the Atlantic. The majority of my clients are British, however, I’ve worked with Canadians and Americans too. One of the …
Hello everyone. It’s my turn on the blog today. I’ve decided to share my secrets about being a paid beta reader. I get asked lots of questions about being a beta reader. One of the most common is how did I manage to turn my hobby into a business? 😉 It’s every bookworm’s dream to get paid to read books, …
It is a well repeated mantra in schools and authors’ circles that English is a confusing language to master. Many of the “rules” of spelling and grammar have more exceptions than inclusions! Even after my many years in education, there are some that cause me to pause and reach for my reference books. I’ve decided to write a few blog …
Hello and welcome to the first post from The BG Blog. I decided that it would be fun to include a blog on the Brockway Gatehouse website after reading some posts from my fellow editors and some lovely lifestyle and book bloggers. My friend, Flora, and I share a love of books and reading. We’re both teaching assistants, enjoy passing …