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But they that wait upon the lord shall renew their strength:
they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be
weary: and they shall walk, and not faint.
- Isaiah 40:31 KJV
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Information
EDITING
As a content editor, I will check your manuscript for plot, flow, clarity, believable characters and dialogue, and passive writing. I work primarily with fiction but will accept non-fiction.
I act as a writing coach, an editor, or an assistant, depending on the needs of each client.
At Blue Mountain Editorial Service your work is treated with respect. I will work with you to improve and polish your manuscript but your book will remain the book you intended to write. I will make suggestions for your approval but I will not leave my mark on your manuscript.
No work will be done on your manuscript until we have discussed fees and all questions have been answered to your satisfaction. Submit work in Microsoft Word 2000 or as regular e-mail with each chapter in a separate file. Corrections will be inserted in bold type.
My client list is confidential and I will not discuss the work I do for you with anyone without your written approval.
* Disclaimer: I do not guarantee that having your work edited will result in representation by an agent or acceptance by a publishing house. I can only assist in putting your manuscript in the best shape possible to hopefully attract an agent or publisher.
OUR CLIENTS
With seventeen years editing experience, Barbara Warren is fast, accurate and tough. Here's what just a few of our clients have to say about Blue Mountain Editorial Service:
"I have known Barb for a number of years and also followed the exellent editing she has done for so many individuals. After you work and work on your novel or short story, there is still the question, is it good enough? That's when an editor can help you find the truth--when someone with Barb's skills can give you the tools and corrections to make that submission so bright that no editor or agent can reject it."
-Dusty Richards
Western Writer, author of over 40 novels, conferance speaker, member of several writers groups, and longtime board member of The Ozark Writers League.
"We never send anything to our publisher unless Barbara has looked at it first. She has a quick turn-around and a sharp eye, and has always improved the quality of our manuscipts."
-Cheryl and Mel Hodde,
writing as Hannah Alexander, in The Healing Promise series.
"Blue Mountain Editorial Services is a hit with me! They're fast, efficient, and dependable."
-Lori Copeland, author of Brides of the West: Faith, June, Hope, and Glory.
Co-author of the Heavenly Daze series: Grace in Autumn, Warmth in Winter, and A Perfect Love.
"Just like some people have perfect musical pitch, Barbara seems to have a perfect writing eye. She has an uncanny ability to zero in on the flaws in your manuscript, but thankfully she also makes the right suggestions to help you present your best to an editor!"
- Christine Lynxwiler, author of: City Dreams, Prairie County Fair, In Saerch of Love (Barbour Publishing), and the McFadden Brothers Series: Heartsong Presents Patchwork and Politics, and A Change of Heart.
Barbara has been the editor of my thriller/action adventure novels. She has an excellent eye for when the author jumps out of viewpoint, when the text is confusing, when passages are dull and missing emotion. She is fast and responsive with her edits, often recommending quick fixes that work.
- Ed Mitchell, author of: Gold Lust (National Award Winner: BEST New Fiction in the USA and Canada from a small press, San Francisco Regional Award Winner: BEST Mystery Thriller), Gold Raid (Northern California Regional Award Winner: BEST Action-Adventure-Thriller), Gold Fire (International Thriller to be published in 2006). Charter Founding Member of the International Thriller Writers Organization http://thrillerwriters.org
Barbara Warren taught me a ton about plotting and character development. She's taken my work to the next level, polishing it till it shined. Who needs creative writing courses when you have Barbara to teach you. I also thank God that she saw me for more than just a client. In the process of writing this book, she became a friend and
for that I'm thankful.
-Pamela Klopfenstein
Books
You can purchase copies of my book, signed personally for you, at: Signed by the Author.com
Links
AUTHORS
Nikki Arana
www.NikkiArana.com
Molly Bull
www.mollybull.theaardvark.com
Lori Copeland
www.loricopeland.com
Linda Fulkerson
www.lindafulkerson.com
Rhonda Gibson
www.rhondagibson.com
Sharon Hinck
www.sharonhinck.com
Cheryl Hodde
www.hannahalexander.com
B.J. Hoff
www.bjhoff.com
Pamela James
www.pamela-james.com
Christine Lynxwiler
http://www.christinelynxwiler.com
Cathy Messecar
www.cathymessecar.com
Deborah Piccurelli
http://www.roadtoromance.ca/ft0404/ftpiccurelli.htm
Angie Poole
http://www.angiepoole.com
Deb Raney
http://www.deborahraney.com
Crystal Ratcliff
www.crystalratcliff.com
Cyndy Salzmann
www.cyndysalzmann.com
Lynette Sowell
www.lynettesowell.com
Jill Eileen Smith
www.jilleileensmith.com
Virginia Smith (Ginny)
www.virginiasmith.org
Carrie Turansky
www.carrieturansky.com
PROFESSIONAL
American Christian Fiction Writers (AFCW)
An excellent site for Christian writers to network. Lots of information, workshops, and an annual conference www.AmericanChristianFictionWriters.net
Charis Connection
Christian blog, excellent articles. www.charisconnection.blogspot.com
Dancing Word Writers Network
Premiere spot to learn to hone your writing craft. Live author chats, writing workshops, interviews, book reviews, music reviews. Home to: Dancing Word Writers Ink, Ellie's Christian Fiction, CoreBeat, and KidMagine. www.dancingword.net
Fiction Factor
Great site with a lot of information. Has seven sister sites, including one for Christian Fiction. Check into this one. www.fictionfactor.com
Glass Road Public Relations, Rebeca Seitz.
Your novel is finally headed for store shelvesbut how will other know that your masterpiece is available for purchase? Glass Road Public Relations exists to provide effective, affordable publicity for novelists writing from a Christian worldview. Rebeca Seitz, founder and president of GRPR is the former publicist for WestBow press, the fiction division of Thomas Nelson publishers. GRPR represents authors from many major publishing houses including NavPress, Broadman and Holman, Multnomah, Zondervan, Steeple Hill Café, Howard Publishing and RiverOak. See Glass Road PR for your publicity needs. www.GlassRoadPR.com
KidMagine: Just Imagine...
KidMagine is a family friendly website where kids, and adults, of all ages can let their imaginations soar. Rainy day activity ideas, imagination challenges, and a realistic internet and newspaper for the imaginary world of Animalia are just a few of the surprises waiting on KidMagine. Enter the world of KidMagine at www.kidmagine.com
Ed Mitchell
Lots of good links here. Very helpful. http://www.booksbymitchell.com/links.htm.
Editor, Vennessa Ng
An excellent editor. Vennessas critique will be accurate, fair and professional. She can help make your manuscript shine. www.aotearoaeditorial.com
Preditors and Editors
Excellent website with lots of information. Good place to check agents, publishers, and editors for problems. Also has articles about all aspects of the writing business. Good place to browse. www.sfwa.org/prededitors
Clive Pyne Book Indexing Services
Professional freelance back-of-book indexing services for reference, scholarly and trade nonfiction books. On time service: to your specifications; at competitive rates. Subjects: Biology, Business, Computers, Technology, Environment, Spirituality, Religion, New Age, Self-help. An index makes the difference between a good and a very good book. http://www.cpynebookindexing.com
Red Ink Works
Covers almost all periods of history for writers. If you write historical fiction youll love this site. www.redinkworks.com/historical_fiction.htm
Sally Stuart's Christian Writers Market Guide
Lists agents, publishers, etc. The top Christian market guide. www.sallystuart.com
Kim Sawyer
Kim is prepared to speak on many topics and enjoys sharing her testimony with women's groups, whether large or small. She speaks with an honesty that will touch your heart. www.KimVogelSawyer.com
Hope Wilbanks
Hope designs really neat websites, with crisp, fresh images youll be proud to own. You can check out her work at www.hopewilbanks.com
Writer Beware
Another great place to check out agents and publishers, good information about scams. www.sfwa.ord/Beware
Writer's Digest
Secular market guide, lots of resources. Also publishes the Writer's Digest magazine. www.writersdigest.com
Barbara Warren, Editor
Blue Mountain Editorial Services
Welcome to the web home of Barbara Warren, author and owner of Blue Mountain Editorial Service. This site features a wealth of information to help you polish your writing skills and learn more about the business of writing as well as the writing business, two different things entirely.
Barbara Warren lives on a farm in the southwest corner of Missouri in the heart of the beautiful Ozark Mountains with her husband Charles, a herd of cattle and an office cat named Rosicat, who was abandoned at their church when she was just a kitten. Rosicat manages the office. Charles and Barbara do the work.
Barbara is active in her church as a youth worker and Sunday School teacher.
