Editor Dana Isaacson

Writers prompt: “I see you”

Write an action scene illustrating the human-animal...

Posted by Dana Isaacson | Sep 2, 2024 | Publishing

Once an editor starts reading your manuscript, you want them to keep going. Dana Isaacson lists turn-offs that often lead to rejection.

Write a short story in the form of a letter.

Posted by Dana Isaacson | Jul 22, 2024 | Publishing

Can you quote song lyrics in your novel? Dana Isaacson discusses the challenges faced when seeking legal permission for use.

Tell an immigrant story.

Posted by Dana Isaacson | Jun 19, 2024 | Publishing

Editor Dana Isaacson explores the legal issues faced by novelists who include real people among the characters in their story’s fictional universe.