Editor Dana Isaacson

When and How Physical Books Became Digital Data

Posted by Dana Isaacson | Mar 20, 2023 | Publishing

Like every other industry, book publishing has been transformed by the internet. Editor Dana Isaacson tracks the digital revolution from its start to ChatGPT.

Writing prompt: Telling fibs

Posted by Dana Isaacson | Feb 17, 2023 | Writing Prompts

Sometimes a slight mistruth can seem expedient…or other reasons may be given to justify...

Behind the Pages: Hank Phillippi Ryan THE HOUSE GUEST

Posted by Dana Isaacson | Feb 13, 2023 | Behind the Pages, Thriller

Hank Phillippi Ryan’s thrilling novels get such great reviews and seem to win every award, so one might assume that this beloved author has got the novel-writing formula down pat. But that’s not how it works. Each new novel—the first or the fifteenth— comes with its own unique challenges. In this edition of “Behind the Pages,” read how Hank overcame her own writing and publishing obstacles to write the new “bingeworthy” novel, The House Guest.

Writers prompt: Awaiting Fate

Posted by Dana Isaacson | Jan 13, 2023 | Writing Prompts

No need to feel nervous about a silly Tarot card reading… So why does your character’s heart...

A Copy-editing Checklist for Novelists

Posted by Dana Isaacson | Jan 9, 2023 | Craft

Copy-editing issues big and small can make a manuscript look unprofessional. Consult this checklist to ensure your book is ready to share with the world.