Romy Sommer

Manuscript appraisals: what they are, what you should expect from an appraisal, and tips on how to find the right editor to appraise your wo

What does an editor do, when do you need to hire a freelance editor, and the editing process at traditional publishers.

Today’s post is aimed specifically at those entering ROSA's Strelitzia Contest, but it’s just as useful for anyone preparing to submit t

In the latest post in this series on Publishing Terminology, we look at words starting with the letter S.

12 handy tips for writing effective, attention-grabbing blurbs for query letters and retailer book descriptions.

A log line is a brief summary of a book that states the central conflict of the story, providing both a synopsis of the plot and an emotiona

In this latest post in the series of Publishing Terminology, I'm looking at terms starting with the letters Q and R.

As important as the rest of your book is, if you haven't managed to hook the editor / agent / reader in those first few pages, all the r

With every story you write, you are learning and growing. In publishing, perseverance pays off. There are many successful published writers