How to create an index (MS Word)

I write mostly non-fiction, which doesn’t often utilize the element of an index. If you write non-fiction, however, or intend to some day, this post might help. What is an index? Non-fiction books often require the author to establish one, and old-school publishing may ask you to include an index or list of words to …

Formatting Manuscript and Helpful Writing Links.

With my writer’s group, I often write up a newsletter for the members so they get the information we covered, but also to share with the members who couldn’t join, to catch them up on the topic. Today’s meeting was all about manuscript formatting. Manuscript formatting for standard publishing: Always remember to follow guidelines, but …

Teen Writers

Now and then I get asked by teenager writers, so I wanted to share a link and give some tips for the younger writers out there: teenink.com- Teen Ink has no staff writers; we depend completely on you to send writing, art, and photos. There is no charge to submit or be published. All submissions …

Heaven in a Bookstore

Some time ago, we lost one of the few bookstores in the area. Borders Bookstore became a vacant shell of memories (of coffee, magazines, and book). Alas, I missed the joy of sitting amid shelves of printed pages to browse and enjoy. To my joy, we now have a 2nd and Charles. Its not a …