A Client's Publishing Success and an Encouraging Lesson

“Something big happened. In mid-February (on my birthday), I signed with a small literary agency. This summer, my agent negotiated a five-book deal with a publisher. Now, she has sold the audio rights for all five books. ALL BECAUSE OF YOU! Keep on working your magic, Patrick.”

Client Success, How to Get Published, How to Write a BookPatrick PriceNovember 17, 2022Freelance Editor, Patrick Price, Publishing Advice, Book Publishing, Book Coach

Patrick Price as Featured Guest on the Startup Hustle Podcast

I recently had a lot of fun being a guest on the Startup Hustle Podcast to talk about the process of publishing a book and the business behind it. There’s loads of practical advice regarding making the leap from idea to manuscript. Plus we give plenty of attention to the rise of indie authors.

Ask a Book Editor, How to Write a Book, Patrick Price, Book Publishing, Media InterviewPatrick PriceJune 3, 2020Ask a Book Editor, Patrick Price, How to Get Published, Start Up Hustle Podcast, Publishing Service, Freelance Editor, Ask an Editor

Trying (Failing?) to Stay Creatively Motivated During the Pandemic

Remember how you once dreamed of aimless free time—solitary or otherwise—to jumpstart that novel, revise that troublesome chapter, or do a little necessary research? If only we had more time to work on our craft.

CUT TO… the couch, remote in hand.

Ask a Book Editor, Client Success, How to Write a Book, Patrick Price, Writing InspirationPatrick PriceMarch 30, 2020Ask a Book Editor, Patrick Price, Freelance Editor, Creative Wrting, Publishing Advice, Book Coach

Ask a Book Editor: Client Success Story

Congrats to Horace Hough, former middle school vice principal and director of an all-boys mentoring program, on the recent publication of 8 Things Every Boy Should Know About Being a Man (Bethune & Nest).

How to Write a Book, How to Get Published, Ask a Book Editor, Indie Author, Client SuccessPatrick PriceFebruary 19, 2020Freelance Editor, Self-Publishing, Patrick Price, Book Publishing, Indie Publishing, Indie Author

Ask a Book Editor: Client Success Stories

It’s always thrilling to watch clients’ aspiration and hard work become published reality.

This month two very different projects hit the marketplace and are finding their audience.

How to Write a Book, How to Get Published, Ask a Book Editor, Indie AuthorPatrick PriceJuly 31, 2019Creative Wrting, Freelance Editor, Self-Publishing, Patrick Price, Book Publishing, Indie Publishing

Grammar Made Easy: Should I Capitalize "Mom" and "Dad"?

Everyone knows to capitalize names. I mean “patrick” looks so weird that spellcheck tried to automatically fix it. But it’s very common to get tripped up when we’re talking about Mom and Dad.

Or is it mom and dad? My Mom? Our dad?

What should be simple can leave you second-guessing or using inconsistently.

Ask a Book Editor, Writing Advice, Grammar Made EasyPatrick PriceJuly 24, 2019Patrick Price, How to Write Better, Creative Wrting, Freelance Editor, Grammar, Ask an Editor

Ask a Book Editor Writing Tip: Crafting Well-rounded Characters

Here's a simple but often overlooked rule to creating believable characters in your fiction.

Book Publishing, Writing Advice, Ask a Book EditorPatrick PriceMay 10, 2018Freelance Editor, Book Editor, Writing Fiction, Creative Wrting, Patrick Price

Ask a Book Editor Writing Tip: Finding a Solution with Your Editor

Authors know their work best but when a trusted editor points out an issue in your manuscript, listen.

Book Publishing, Ask a Book EditorPatrick PriceMay 7, 2018Writing Advice, Book Editor, Freelance Editor, Editorial, Patrick Price

Ask a Book Editor Writing Tip: Think Like a Reader

The writer and a reader can experience narratives very differently.

Book Publishing, Ask a Book EditorPatrick PriceApril 30, 2018Writing Advice, Editorial, Freelance Editor, Book Editor, Patrick Price

Ask a Book Editor Writing Tip: Why the First 50 Pages of Your Manuscript Are Critical

Acquiring editors and literary agents read a lot. Learn the reality of the submission review process

Book Publishing, Ask a Book EditorPatrick PriceApril 26, 2018Writing Advice, Freelance Editor, Book Publishing, Book Editor, Patrick Price

Ask a Book Editor Writing Tip: Finding the Right Freelance Editor

How do you know which freelance editor is best for your project?

Book Publishing, Ask a Book EditorPatrick PriceApril 23, 2018Writing Advice, Freelance Editor, Publishing Advice, Editorial, Patrick Price

Ask a Book Editor Writing Tip: Forgive Your First Draft

When it comes to writing first drafts, beware the self-defeating bar of perfectionism.

Book Publishing, Ask a Book EditorPatrick PriceApril 19, 2018Writing Advice, Publishing Advice, Editorial, Freelance Editor, Book Editor, Patrick Price

"Editing Your Book" panel at StoryExpo NY 2018

Greatly enjoyed talking all things editing, writing, and publishing at StoryExpo 2018's first NY conference.

Book Publishing, Ask a Book EditorPatrick PriceMarch 22, 2018Editorial, Freelance Editor, Publishing Advice, Patrick Price

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I recently had a lot of fun being a guest on the Startup Hustle Podcast to talk about the process of publishing a book and the business behind it. There’s loads of practical advice regarding making the leap from idea to manuscript. Plus we give plenty of attention to the rise of indie authors.

Remember how you once dreamed of aimless free time—solitary or otherwise—to jumpstart that novel, revise that troublesome chapter, or do a little necessary research? If only we had more time to work on our craft.

CUT TO… the couch, remote in hand.

Congrats to Horace Hough, former middle school vice principal and director of an all-boys mentoring program, on the recent publication of 8 Things Every Boy Should Know About Being a Man (Bethune & Nest).

It’s always thrilling to watch clients’ aspiration and hard work become published reality.

Everyone knows to capitalize names. I mean “patrick” looks so weird that spellcheck tried to automatically fix it. But it’s very common to get tripped up when we’re talking about Mom and Dad.

Ask a Book Editor