About Writer Karen Syed is the proud owner of Echelon Press, LLC. Every day is a new success story for her as she continues to grow herself and her business. She has seen seven novels published, along with numerous articles and short stories. As a former bookstore owner, she garnered a nomination from Publishers Weekly for their Bookseller of the Year award. You can learn more about Karen Syed at .
Self-Mutilation��er��Self-Editing You've got that blessed first draft completed and now it is time to jump from the frying pan into the fire. You've got to clean it up and get it ready for submission. The first thing you need to do is to set it aside and give your mind some space from it so you can go back to it with fresh e... Source : Writing A Book