“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you.” -Maya Angelou
Most authors don’t write because they want to; they write because they need to. There’s a story, a voice, a character inside that will not be still until they are breathing life through words on a page.
The thing that distinguishes an author from a writer is what they do with those words. Authors are not satisfied once the story is complete and the pen has run out of ink. They will not rest until they can share it with the rest of us. They know it’s the poetry of their language, the beauty of the world they created, the love we have for their characters that we crave. These are what we stay alive for.
Independent publishing has grown in leaps and bounds just in the past year alone. In fact, many mainstream authors are abandoning their longtime publishers for independent publishing, not just because it’s more lucrative but it gives them more creative freedom. Isn’t that what writing is all about?
At the Polished Pen, we pride ourselves on our ability to work with you and your specific needs as a writer.
Just looking for a quick line edit to check for grammar, punctuation, spelling, consistency and word usage, and a little extra help rewriting/rewording sections to give your manuscript that “polished” look? No problem.
Want a heavier hand to cut through the purple prose and check your manuscript for overall clarity and flow? We have that covered.
Do you need someone to go over your manuscript with a fine tooth comb to catch inconsistent character behavior/speech and the overall readability of your novel? There’s an editor for that!
Competitive pricing and 10 years of experience in the publishing industry working as an acquisitions editor and managing editor. Currently freelancing for the Big Six but looking for more hands on interaction with authors.
Most authors don’t write because they want to; they write because they need to. There’s a story, a voice, a character inside that will not be still until they are breathing life through words on a page.
The thing that distinguishes an author from a writer is what they do with those words. Authors are not satisfied once the story is complete and the pen has run out of ink. They will not rest until they can share it with the rest of us. They know it’s the poetry of their language, the beauty of the world they created, the love we have for their characters that we crave. These are what we stay alive for.
Independent publishing has grown in leaps and bounds just in the past year alone. In fact, many mainstream authors are abandoning their longtime publishers for independent publishing, not just because it’s more lucrative but it gives them more creative freedom.
Isn’t that what writing is all about?
At the Polished Pen, we pride ourselves on our ability to work with you and your specific needs as a writer.
Just looking for a quick line edit to check for grammar, punctuation, spelling, consistency and word usage, and a little extra help rewriting/rewording sections to give your manuscript that “polished” look? No problem.
Want a heavier hand to cut through the purple prose and check your manuscript for overall clarity and flow? We have that covered.
Do you need someone to go over your manuscript with a fine tooth comb to catch inconsistent character behavior/speech and the overall readability of your novel? There’s an editor for that!
Visit www.polished-pen.com for more information.
Competitive pricing and 10 years of experience in the publishing industry working as an acquisitions editor and managing editor. Currently freelancing for the Big Six but looking for more hands on interaction with authors.