If the fact that I didn't capitalize "is" in the subject line bugs the hell out of you, I want to talk.

But first: I've learned that due to Google's poor communication and support, I've gone this entire week without knowing that some segment of my emails are disappearing entirely. If you've written to me since the weekend and haven't heard back, please try again.

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WNB Needz a Editer

WriteByNight is scouting for a relief editor to back up our editorial staff. Familarity with Chicago Style is a must; AP and/or APA is a bonus.

If interested, please respond to this message or email david[at]writebynight[dot]net with a few words of greeting, a resume, and your per-word rate for line editing and for proofreading.

After initial contact, I'll ask candidates to perform a (very brief!) sample.

There won't be any client-facing work -- hell, maybe not even an interview. This is all very word-based.

While we're here: WBN may also take on another cover designer. We already have an awesome one, but I'm greedy. Resume and samples, please!

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What Am I Reading? What Am I Writing?

I'm about to start Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man for the new podcast. Details on that to come!!

Writerly Quote of the Week

"Just throw down, make a mess, and see what happens."

-- That's something my writing coach, Tom Andes, said to me a few years ago about drafting. I've mentioned it in this space before, but it merits repeating. Apply it to your writing, but don't stop there.