Just a quick note, y’all, to say thank you to all the fabulous folk who’ve brought their work to my desk this year (and previously as well). As of right now, I’m not taking on further new clients until January 2014. I always make time for existing clients, so if you’ve hired me before, feel […]
January 23, 2013
Arbitrary Writing Rules, Meet Commonsense
My colleague Linda Yezak has an excellent post about certain fads of writing style advice and how they can mess with good mechanics and clarity. If you’re stuck between your instincts, your learning curve and the advice you’ve heard, click here to read and see some great examples of how to filter the folk wisdom.
December 2, 2012
“Dreamlander” by K.M. Weiland – Book Release
Scienda Editorial congratulates successful indie author K.M. Weiland on the release of her next novel, Dreamlander. When not writing, Ms. Weiland is busy running the award-winning Wordplay website and assisting newer authors through materials such her craft book, Outlining Your Novel, on which the Writer’s Digest University course of the same name is based.
November 14, 2012
7 Lessons from Freelance Writing
I’ve freelanced for a long time now, taken breaks from it for my sanity’s sake, come back to it because the accomplishment is addictive. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Freelancing taught me how to identify publishers with whom I have sympatico, so that I can pitch successfully to them. It taught me to pitch […]
May 8, 2012
Links from Around the Writing World: Communication
Steve Laube talks about communication breakdowns and what causes them. Kristen Lamb pinpoints how writers feel about using language like “target audience” on our beloved readers. And what alternative ways of thinking we can use. Amanda Luedeke talks about using Facebook when you don’t have a book out yet. I have some fun with K.M. […]
May 3, 2012
Writing and Your Mental Health
Over the last year, I’ve been strongly reminded that I can’t write the stuff that really comes from my core when I’m stressed out.
And especially not when that stress is related to writing.
In defense of the art, it’s never the writing’s fault, but sometimes the people or circumstances associated with it have detrimental effects. Here are some takeaways from my years of freelance writing.
April 9, 2012
How Much do Opinions Matter?
It’s okay to stand your ground in the face of vibrant opinions, even if you’re still developing that ground–and maybe especially so, because you’re laying the foundation of your future. And you have to live with it. Others don’t.
ABOUT SCIENDA EDITORIAL
My name is Cathi-Lyn. I'm an editor of award-winning fiction. As the great-niece of a prolific British author, I suffer a genetic predisposition in favour of tall tales.
What's your story?
Scienda Editorial is currently taking new client bookings for January 2014. My deepest thanks to all the writers who have brought their work to me. Existing clients, please feel free to query me with your needs throughout 2013, and I will be happy to accommodate your schedule.
Some of My Clients
Stephanie Landsem is a contracted author with Howard-Simon & Schuster. She writes historical fiction set in the Middle East.
K.M. Weiland is an established independent author. She runs the award-winning Wordplay blog. She is the author of the Writers Digest University course, "Outlining Your Novel."
Marc Schooley is an award-winning paranormal fantasy author with SF/F publisher Marcher Lord Press. His novels combine deep philosophical themes with high action and gripping human struggles.
Grace Bridges is the owner of New Zealand SF/F press Splashdown Books. She contracts Scienda's content editing services for various house projects.
Shamus Young is a programmer, gamer, Escapist columnist, and successful independent author. He runs the very busy and funny gaming site Twenty-Sided Tale.In addition to these authors, I'm pleased to serve many more, both published and as-yet unpublished.
View more clients' published works or read client highlights.
Also, here's what I do and how I do it, and here's what these fine writers say about me.
I love hearing from new writers. To tell me about your project, contact me.
August 28, 2012
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