Writing Assistance and Rewriting

“The single most common mistake I find in the manuscripts I edit,
including the work of professionals, are words, phrases,
clauses, sentences, and paragraphs in the wrong order.”
—Sol Stein

"Books are not written—they're rewritten."
—Michael Crichton

The days of a strong hand are over in many publishing houses... writers no longer can expect much if any help from an editorial staff. Reviewers are commenting on the lack of good editing from royalty houses. And in the self-publishing field, poorly edited works are commonplace.

If it’s going to get done, it’s up to the author to turn in a polished manuscript.

Unfortunately, a good writer isn’t necessarily a good editor. Writers frequently need professional help to recognize and correct problems with format, plot, dialogue, characterization, and other elements line by line.

Logos Word Designs offers page-by-page writing and rewriting assistance to help you develop and strengthen your unique voice. Our hands-on suggestions can help you achieve the clarity, power, and readability your writing deserves.

Writing support does not have to involve rewriting. You may choose simply to discuss your ideas. Or utilize our other services, such as critiquing or content editing.  

Before launching into extensive rewriting, we strongly recommend a critique and evaluation of your work to pinpoint problem areas in advance. This will save you money, work, and time in the long run.

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Navigation Services

 

Scholars!
Are you considering turning your thesis or
scholarly article into a "regular" book or article?

Pastors!
Do you need help transforming your sermons
or teaching series into an article or book?

Writers!
Are you thinking of “crossing over” from fiction
to nonfiction—or vice versa?

Let us help you navigate your transition—whether from academia to the marketplace, the pulpit to the press, or fiction to nonfiction—or back again.

Contact linda@logosword.com for an initial free consultation.

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RESOURCES

The following resources will help you grow in the craft of writing and editing.

Kessler, Lauren. “Crossing Over.” Fiction and nonfiction writers have a lot to teach each other about the craft. Here's how writing in both genres will make you that much better. http://www.writersdigest.com/articles/kessler_over.asp

Lukeman, Noah. The First Five Pages: A writer’s guide to staying out of the rejection pile. ( New York: Fireside, 2000). (Learn to approach your work as an agent would.)

Shope, Beth, "True Writing is Rewriting."

Stein, Sol. Stein on Writing: A master editor of some of the most successful writers of our century shares his craft techniques and strategies. ( New York: St. Martin’s Griffin, 1999).

Stein, Sol. How to Grow a Novel: The Most Common Mistakes Writers Make and How to Overcome Them. (New York: St. Martin’s Griffin, 1995).