Scribbles of a Scribe Cat
My blog is both for musings related to the literary world and for flash fiction, stay tuned for the mystical 350-Word Challenge!
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October 2024: Updates
Where have I been all through 2024? Hospitalized, mostly, but I’m still writing!
Reviews, Revisions, and Recalibrating!
Finally, a 2023 update about my books, my website, and my social media changes!
Selling Phantasmias at IndigoSpirit: My First Live Events!
Recently, I was offered the opportunity to set up a table at IndigoSpirit in Oakville—not once, but twice! I wanted to share my experiences for any new authors that might be wondering what to expect.
A Quick Guide to Commas
A comma is a half-stop, letting you slow down or add additional information, unlike the full stop of a period which ends the thought. On the other hand, a misplaced or missing comma can cause a reader to stumble or pause, not because you want them to, but because they aren’t clear about what you’re trying to say. Here’s Scribe Cat’s quick guide on when to use those commas.
My Editing Process
What can you expect from Scribe Cat’s editing process?
The first question I’m often asked is what type of editing service a project may need. Over the years, I’ve simplified my services while staying in-line with publishing industry standards. Here are questions based on each type of editing I offer and a step-by-step walkthrough of each service.
Self-Publishing Journey: Part 5
A question asked during my interview with Twisted Tales Studio prompted a more in-depth look at how I estimated my first self-published book’s costs from cover art to shipping.
Self-Publishing Journey: Part 4
Part 4 in my self-publishing journey—the Kickstarter launch, shipping, and distribution quest!