by Michelle | Jan 3, 2015 | 2015 Reading Challenge
I have made a decision. I am going to participate in the 2015 Reading Challenge, despite the fact my leisure reading time is limited to about half an hour at the end of the day (I spend the rest of my time either beta-reading, editing, and on the odd occasion studying...
by Michelle | Jan 1, 2015 | Ramblings
This time last year, I was about to commence the final semester as an intern for Hawkins Publishing Group. Having sifted through submissions, my new role would involve reading through a full manuscript and provide feedback with regards to plot, characterisation, tone...
by Michelle | Dec 11, 2014 | Projects (Published)
They live among the people. Quiet, even shy, but with the ability to defend themselves with sword and dagger, and much more besides…Their purpose is to guide the souls of the dying away from their physical bodies and on to their final destiny, be that reward or...
by Michelle | Dec 11, 2014 | Fantasy, Reviewed, Reviews, Scifi/Fantasy
It should come as no surprise to anyone who knows C.S.Evans that the Soul Conductor is placed in a medieval setting – except it’s not your every day, run-of-the-mill sort of medieval. From the very first page the reader becomes embroiled in the lives of the Soul...
by michelledunbareditingsolutions | Dec 1, 2014 | C.S.Evans, The Soul Collector
michelledunbareditingsolutions:I’ve had the pleasure of beta-reading this book, and it is a great read. I wish C S Evans the very best of success with The Soul Conductor. Originally posted on graveyardmuse: Yes, it’s finally time to let my debut novel loose on...
by Michelle | Nov 24, 2014 | Blog, Developmental Editing, Editing Projects
I have had the pleasure of reading and feeding back on a young adult dystopian manuscript over the last few days, which as it turns out, is one of my favourite genres within science-fiction – I just can’t get enough of them. I’ve read more of this...
by Michelle | Nov 14, 2014 | Blog, Editing Projects
It took me a little while, but I have just this moment managed to complete another book editing project. I’ve read the manuscript twice so far, owing to the fact I like to read through it first as a reader, and worry about the editing/feedback side of things...
by Michelle | Nov 8, 2014 | Blog, Editing Projects
I have a busy few days of editing ahead of me. Having calmed down from my excitement of joining the Society of Editors and Proofreaders, it’s time to throw my energy back into editing. I have three projects I want to work on this week: One novel is undergoing a...
by Michelle | Nov 5, 2014 | Blog, Society for Editors and Proofreaders
I received a lovely email this morning from the Society for Editors and Proofreaders, confirming my application had been successful and informing me that I am from this moment on an associate member. My next step is to undertake my first training course with them...
by Michelle | Nov 4, 2014 | Blog, Society for Editors and Proofreaders
As part of my plan to become a ‘professional editor,’ I have today submitted my application to join the Society for Editors and Proofreaders, which is a UK association. I’ve spent many an hour on their website, reading up on various levels of...
