Editor Dana Isaacson

Genre Writers: Do Your Homework!

Posted by Dana Isaacson | Oct 27, 2017 | Genre, Publishing

Genre fiction is the hardworking engine keeping publishing alive; its authors don’t always receive the praise and recognition they deserve.

Dear Author, No Thanks

Posted by Dana Isaacson | Oct 11, 2017 | Life, Publishing

Rejection letters are the bane of an author’s existence. An overwhelming temptation for wordsmiths is to examine and analyze each and every word when oftentimes these letters’ message is a simple one.

For Love of Old

Posted by Dana Isaacson | Sep 28, 2017 | Life

I love the inscription to Ruth in this 1936 edition of “Gone with the Wind.”

Legendary Skills: What Makes a Great Editor?

Posted by Dana Isaacson | Sep 27, 2017 | Publishing

Editor Dana Isaacson shares lessons learned from book publishing legends.

Covers That Sell

Posted by Dana Isaacson | Sep 15, 2017 | Marketing

For instructive purposes, editor Dana Isaacson judges books by their covers, exploring which are more likely to sell… and why.

Less Is More: Cogent Fiction Writing

Posted by Dana Isaacson | Sep 6, 2017 | Craft

The most effective writers often use the fewest words. Guidance and advice for scribes seeking greater clarity, faster pacing and a more commercial style.

Author: Dana Isaacson

Genre Writers: Do Your Homework!

Dear Author, No Thanks

For Love of Old

Legendary Skills: What Makes a Great Editor?

Covers That Sell

Less Is More: Cogent Fiction Writing

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