Written by VP AndersonAugust 26, 2015October 7, 2019

The Color of Envy: Why Being Jealous of Anyone in Publishing is a Terrible Idea

In this business, the siren call of relatively vibrant plant life is a genuine and daily hazard. Ridiculous, you say. What does she mean, you ask? In laymen’s terms, we say “The Grass is always greener…on the other side of the fence.” Sounds simple, even silly. But in my opinion, it’s truly one of the […]

Written by VP AndersonJune 6, 2015October 7, 2019

How to Revise without Dying, Part One: “Ch-ch-Changes in Character”

As my editorial client list grows, no matter the genre of the work in question, I find myself repeating certain constructive criticisms. This leads me to believe that a lot of writers out there–myself included–tend to make the same mistakes, over and over. Particularly when it comes to the arena of characterization. For me, this […]