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    • Celebrating Women’s History Month: Toni Morrison

      Posted at 3:21 pm by Scrivener Shine Edits, L.L.C., on March 2, 2021

      I read The Bluest Eye when I was a young girl. I have been an avid reader as far back as I can remember so the fact that I wanted to read the book wasn’t a surprise. Thinking back, the reason why I wanted to read the book shakes me to the core. I won’t go into the long version of why I wanted to read this literary work, but I will tell you that as a girl – as was the case with many little Black girls in that day and time – I had no real sense of my own beauty.

      I believed that being beautiful meant having long, blond hair, and blue eyes. My hair was indeed lighter than any other Black person’s I knew and so were my eyes, but the fact that the author of this book was writing about blue eyes and there just happened to be a black girl on the cover, was enough for me to want to read it. I figured the little girl on the cover must have wanted to have blue eyes, just like I did.

      Little did I know that book would change the entire course of my life. Little did I know that picking up a book written by Toni Morrison would shift my thinking about beauty and cause me to believe that I could be a writer.

      I grew up surrounded by strong Black women. My own mother was one of the strongest women to grace the soils of this planet. She was not, however, educated in the academic sense. She would not complete the 10th grade because she had to work. From her, I learned that the hardest push you will ever get from anyone is the one you give yourself. From her, I learned that if you want a thing, you have to go get it – plain and simple – you have to work a way to get it. From Toni Morrison, I learned that my voice could be heard across the lands. I learned that the ability to write carries unmatched power. Let’s talk about Ms. Morrison.

      The woman we know as Toni Morrison was born Chloe Anthony Wofford on February 18, 1931, in Lorain, Ohio. There is so much to tell about her, but here are some facts, from the most basic to some of the ones that made her a historic figure:

      • Her first novel, The Bluest Eye, was published in 1970.
      • Song of Solomon, which was published in 1977, won the National Book Critics Circle Award.
      • Beloved, published in 1987, won the Pulitzer Prize.
      • Ms. Morrison graduated from Howard University in 1953 with a B.A. in English.
      • In 1955, she earned a masters degree from Cornell University in American Literature from Cornell University.
      • She became the first Black female editor in fiction at Random House in New York City.
      • On May 29, 2012, Morrison was presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama.
      • In 2020, Morrison was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame.

      Toni Morrison is a part of history. She is a part of the fabric that paved the way for women to assert themselves and to use their voice. She showed us that we have the right – we have the power – to speak from the heart and to do it without seeking permission from anyone.

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    • A Celebration

      Posted at 11:30 am by Scrivener Shine Edits, L.L.C., on March 1, 2021

      Today marks the start of Women’s History Month.

      Even if I shared the histories of 10 women each day for the 30 days in this month, I would still have to leave a vast number out. There aren’t enough days in a calendar year to give credit to the women who have tilted the world on its axis and made pivotal changes.

      Women are the backbone of the world. We are the voice. We are the motion.

      Starting tomorrow, and over the next month, I will share the stories of some of the women writers who impacted my decision to put pen to paper in a way that my voice is not only heard, but understood. I will also share the stories of some of the women who did not write, but who were determined enough that they were written about.

      To be a woman is to be someone’s strength. To be a woman is to be the face determination. To be a woman is to be a blessing.

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    • Growth and All That Jazz

      Posted at 12:20 pm by Scrivener Shine Edits, L.L.C., on February 18, 2021

      I’ve been gone for a while which is evident by my activity here.

      One thing is for sure, I haven’t been off vacationing or otherwise frolicking through an open field of flowers. Just like many others, I’ve been pressing to make it day-to-day. The pandemic has taken a serious toll on this country. Businesses have collapsed. Things have fallen apart for many people. I have been working on myself, my life, and have made tremendous strides in creating the life I want.

      How does all that relate to Scrivener Shine Edits? Well, let me tell you guys about some of the other things that have happened, then I’ll tell you how Scrivener Shine Edits will be affected.

      Without going into a ton of details, I am happy to announce that I have landed a job that I prayed unceasingly for. I am in my last week of training for my new position at Columbia College. I am officially an English Instructor! There’s even better news. The name of the course I will be teaching is African American Experience and I will be the one to develop it. This is a dream come true for me. This course is a writing seminar so I will help students develop their writing skills. Part of my responsibility is to help my students hone their skills so that they become exceptional writers.

      Ultimately, I will become an English Professor. That won’t happen for a while, but it will happen. I’ll also start work on my Ed.D., so it will happen. Meanwhile, I’m more than thrilled to be an Instructor.

      When it comes to Scrivener Shine Edits, I will focus much more attention on providing my clients with greatness. I owe it to you guys. I have a skill and I want to share it with others to help them excel in their own businesses. It’s time to shine! Look for regular updates right here.

      2021 will be great for all of us. Let’s get it!

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    • Back on the Keys

      Posted at 10:14 am by Scrivener Shine Edits, L.L.C., on August 14, 2020

      I took time off.

      I needed time off.

      I took time off from writing.

      I took time off from editing.

      I took time off from proofreading.

      I needed that time off.

      My brain needed a break.

      My mind needed a sabbatical.

      It’s time to get back to work, though.

      I’m ready to edit.

      I’m ready to write.

      Bring me all the things.

      I’m ready.

      Posted in Business Planning, Content Writing, Developmental Editing, Developmental Editor, Editing, Editor, Ghostwriting, Line Editing, Line Editor, Proofreading | 0 Comments | Tagged Developmental Editor, Editing, Editor, Line Editor
    • Developing the Story

      Posted at 5:44 pm by Scrivener Shine Edits, L.L.C., on June 29, 2020

      There is a story in all of us. Sometimes that story is fictional; sometimes it is a detailed account of a life plagued by pain and anguish, but we all have a story to tell. We all have something to say. I cannot tell your story for you, but I can help you tell it better.

      As your Developmental Editor, my job is to help you, the writer, develop your literary piece into something your intended audience can’t put down. If your readers are not chomping at the bit for something more from your pen by the time they finish your book, I haven’t done my job. There may be a drastic need such as substantive editing, but that’s another topic for another day.

      My role in assisting in the development of your book is to walk with you, chapter by chapter, toward the ultimate goal of putting together a masterpiece. Everything is not for everyone, but my job is make sure the audience you want to reach is left satisfied.

      I’m here to help you work on character development. I’m right here to help you recognize and fix plot holes. I’m here to help you pull it all together and package it up nicely.

      I will never take away your voice. You are the storyteller. I am the editor. We will work together to make that voice sparkle. We will work together to make yours a bestseller.

      Posted in Developmental Editing, Developmental Editor, Editing, Editor | 0 Comments | Tagged Developmental Editor, Editing, Editor
    • The Voice

      Posted at 4:57 pm by Scrivener Shine Edits, L.L.C., on May 28, 2020

      The title of this post has nothing to do with the TV show The Voice, then again, it has many things in common with it.

      Lot’s of people like to use the quote by Oscar Wilde about imitation. They love this part: “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery…”, but you rarely see the complete quote. Here you go:

      “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.”

      Writing is indeed an art form. It is about speaking from the heart. As an editor, I know of all the different genres of writing. I know about fantasy, poetry, science fiction, mystery, biography, etc. What I also know is that regardless of your chosen genre, your voice – the voice of the author – must never be lost. It must never be taken away.

      When I am charged with editing the work of an author, I take special care to make sure that the work product is error-free. I take just as much care in making sure that the writer’s voice shines through brightly. I’m not there to take away your dialect. I’m not here to take away the way you want your message to come across.

      Photo credit: http://www.pexels.com

      What I am here to do is make sure the words are spelled correctly and that punctuation is proper. I know, I know – that sounds a lot like proofreading. It is. Scrivener Shine Edits provides solid proofreading services, but for editing, my job doesn’t stop there. I look for flow. I look for readability. I look for continuity. I look for syntax. I provide honest, tactful feedback. What my writers do with that feedback is entirely up to them, but I would be remiss not to give the benefit of what I know about the industry.

      Photo by Rahul Shah from Pexels

      Readers must stay engaged. Readers must feel that they are there with you. Readers must be able to drop into your story without having to stumble backwards to find their place.

      If you’re looking for an editor who cares about your voice, you’ve found her. Let’s talk about your needs. Let’s get it done.

      Posted in Developmental Editing, Developmental Editor, Editing, Editor, Line Editing, Line Editor, Proofreading | 0 Comments | Tagged Developmental Editor, Editing, Editor, Line Editor, proofreader
    • Editing the Best

      Posted at 5:53 pm by Scrivener Shine Edits, L.L.C., on May 13, 2020
      Image by Lorenzo Cafaro from Pixabay

      Recently, I had the privilege of editing a book for a most pleasant client. Editing is not easy work and not every client is willing to accept feedback and advice. I will be the first to say that as a Developmental and a Line Editor, I grade hard. I fully believe that if you have a message to share, it should be shared without error. I know that English is not everyone’s thing, but it’s mine. That’s why I pour my whole heart into my work.

      If I was to come back as a reincarnated object, it would be a red pen. I’ve always been a stickler for grammar and spelling so I guess that makes my calling as an editor a good one.

      Image by Lorenzo Cafaro from Pixabay

      I provide editing services to prepare a book for publishing, whether it’s done the traditional way or through self-publishing. In either case, my eyes are the ones hired to find and correct errors. The writer trusts me to make sure that readability, continuity, grammar, and punctuation are all in order. I take that responsibility seriously. My greatest concern though, is making sure that my writer is presented in the best light. I want their message to come across clearly. I don’t want to see any errors in the finished product. I also find great pleasure in working on books that will help the next person along. Hustle Under Pressure: Awaken the Hustle in You to Survive Uncertain Times is a perfect example of that.

      Photo credit: Marian Claville Burks

      Times are hard. Times are hard on many, many people. COVID-19 is manhandling the world. People have had to find alternative ways to make a living and/or to make ends meet. In this book, Mrs. Burks offers 111 ways to get your hustle on. This is one you don’t want to miss. You will learn to hustle! I learned so much while editing for her and I can’t thank her enough for the opportunity to serve her needs.

      Head over to Amazon to get your copy. There’s something in this book for everyone. Whether you want to start a brand new career, looking for a lucrative second job, or just want to try your hand at something new and different, this is the book for you. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

      Posted in Editor, Proofreading | 0 Comments | Tagged Developmental Editor, Editing, Editor, featured, Line Editor
    • The Act of Editing

      Posted at 11:12 am by Scrivener Shine Edits, L.L.C., on April 20, 2020

      One of the greatest sources of enjoyment for me in my profession is editing.

      Photo credit: Trease Shine Hinton

      English has always been my “thing”. I have always loved reading and writing.

      At a very early age, I learned that through reading, a person can go anywhere. I mean ANYWHERE! Through the pages of books, I’ve traveled to London, Egypt, and even to the moon.

      Photo by Kaboompics .com from Pexels

      During the same period in my childhood, I learned that through writing, I could do the same thing. I could go anywhere. I could also become anyone. I could change every single thing around me by putting words on paper.

      I learned to weave a story together with some poorly drawn images to keep myself entertained. My poor parents must have grown so weary of me running back and forth in the living to show them my latest and greatest creations.

      I was keen at noticing errors in some of the books I read and I also found myself doing something rather odd for a child my age. I found that even before I knew the formal definition of the word “plot”, I knew if one had been thought out thoroughly. I didn’t know what it was called, but I could tell you if it was off.

      Today, I take pride in guiding my writers in the right direction with plot, theme, setting, genre, and any other way I’m able to be of service. It is part of what makes being a Developmental Editor so exciting to me. There are many, many good storytellers out there. There are exceptional writers out there. Sometimes, they just help with developing the thing as a whole. That’s where I come in. My purpose as your Developmental Editor is to provide feedback and suggestions for improvement in your literary creations.

      I am also a Line Editor. I am a grammar fiend. I not only help the writer develop the story, I exam the piece line-for-line on the hunt for grammatical issues. Nothing is more distressing to me than getting into a story, but finding it is filled with grammatical errors. Misspelled words and horrid punctuation make me sad. To be honest, they make me mad.

      Contact me for your editing needs. Let’s get your story out there.

      Posted in Editor | 0 Comments | Tagged Developmental Editor, Editing, Editor, Line Editor
    • When This Is Over

      Posted at 5:33 pm by Scrivener Shine Edits, L.L.C., on March 28, 2020

      Who knew that on March 28, 2020, pretty much the entire world would be in one quarantine stage or another? Who knew?

      COVID-19 is beating us to pieces. When I say “us”, I mean all of us. Businesses have shut down, schools have closed, sports came to a screeching halt some weeks ago, and there is no in-house church service for the time being.

      Look at the map. The word “pandemic” fits the situation best.

      Photo credit: http://www.cdc.gov

      So many people have pledged their help in one way or another. I will do what I can once this thing is over.

      I will dedicate my time and energy to grant writing to help in the recovery stage that many non-profits will go through. I will use that same energy to help others get started in the service of others.

      I implore you to use your talents – whatever they are – to help rebuild. Everyone is going to need everyone.

      Posted in Grant Writing | 0 Comments | Tagged help, service
    • As It Stands…

      Posted at 2:09 pm by Scrivener Shine Edits, L.L.C., on March 19, 2020

      Be forewarned: this blog post is not (all) about writing and editing.

      Listen, this thing is, to say the least, eye-opening. The virus, the quarantine, the blame-games, the politics – all of it has served as a major wake-up call.

      As adults, we’ve all been under the weather at one time or another. I would venture to say we’ve all had the flu or some other crud that has knocked us off our feet for a few days. This, though, is whole new animal.

      COVID-19 is kicking our behinds. When I say it’s kicking our behinds, I mean it’s kicking our behinds. Look at the map:

      World map showing countries with COVID-19 cases
      Photo credit: http://www.cdc.com

      Take a look at the CDC website for the latest information on the spread of this deadly virus. People are dying. As of the writing, Italy has taken over China in the number of fatalities related to COVID-19.

      People, we have a limited number of hours on this planet. Whether you’re living under self-quarantine or there is a mandatory quarantine in your case, use the time to reset, regroup, and to recoup.

      Reset – I have a whole new respect for the self-employed, especially since I am one of them. I’m using this time to reset my own rules of operation to be more proactive in the event that assignments slow down like they have recently.

      Regroup – I’ve decided to add a number of groups to the customers I service. I don’t proclaim to be the super nova of writers and editors, but I am good at what I do and I plan to expand my portfolio.

      Recoup – I believe people should use this time to recoup from the rat race. Read a book, spend some much-needed time with the kids, walk the dog, sit by the water – do something that requires nothing more than your presence.

      Posted in Business Planning, Content Writing, Editor, Ghostwriting, Legal Writing, Proofreading, SEO Copywriting | 0 Comments
    • What I Do as a Legal Copywriter

      Posted at 6:28 pm by Scrivener Shine Edits, L.L.C., on February 10, 2020

      The law is the law. Whether one chooses to abide by it or not, the law is the law. As a law firm, you’re always striving to reach potential clients. You’re also on a mission to hold on the ones you have. People need you.

      Whether your job is to defend individuals who have somehow ended up on the wrong side of the law or if it is your firm’s purpose to defend those who have been wronged, getting the word out about your services is mandatory.

      I am a freelance writer and editor eager to create written copy work on a topic that I have extensive experience in and consider imperative to the lives of people.

      As a common law civil Litigation Paralegal and Case Handler, I provided legal support in the following areas:

      • Personal Injury
      • Workers’ Compensation
      • Nursing Home Negligence
      • Bad Drug Cases
      • Big Truck Accidents
      • Social Security Disability Appeals

      As a civil law Family Law Paralegal, I handled the following case types:

      • Adoption
      • Custody/Visitation
      • Divorce/Annulment
      • Adult Guardianship/Conservatorship/Interdiction
      • Name Change
      • Termination of Parental Rights
      • Paternity
      • Domestic Abuse
      • Support
      • Other Family Law Issues

      As an civil law Administrative Law Senior Paralegal, I handled the following case types:

      • TANF
      • Social Security Retirement
      • Food Stamps/Commodities
      • Social Security Disability
      • Supplemental Security Income
      • Unemployment Compensation
      • Veterans’ Benefits
      • State and Local Income Maintenance
      • Other Income Maintenance

      Finally, I have nearly 10 years experience as a Workers’ Compensation Claims Adjuster and as a Sr. Personal Injury Claims Representative. I have in-depth knowledge of medical, insurance, and legal terms.

      I create body copy for law firms and maintain strict adherence to non-disclosure guidelines. My work is tailored to your needs because no two firms are alike.

      My educational credentials include a Master of Arts degree in English and Creative Writing, a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management, and an ABA-approved certificate in Paralegal Studies.

      Let me put my skills, talents, education, and experience to work for you. Contact me so that, together, we can build your client base.

      Posted in Content Writing, Ghostwriting, Legal Writing | 0 Comments | Tagged Administrative Law, Family Law, Legal, Legal Writer, LItigation, Social Security, SSI
    • 20 in 20

      Posted at 4:51 pm by Scrivener Shine Edits, L.L.C., on December 26, 2019

      Here we are on the cusp of a brand new decade. To say I’m ready is the understatement of the day, week, month, year, and millennium. The past 10 years have been HARD.

      I lost my mother in 2015. I’ve shared before that my mom did not have a formal education. She didn’t complete the 10th grade before she had to go to work building railroad ties. She was widowed and had given birth before she was 15.

      Traditional school — classes, homework, field trips, etc. — was not a part of her “schooling”. Whatever she learned in this life came through hard knocks. She passed those valuable lessons on to us, her children, but she also made sure that we all received the “book” learning she never did. I have her to thank for my master’s degree. I have her to thank for my love of reading and writing. I have her to thank for my desire to make Scrivener Shine Edits a success.

      In 2017, I lost my 41-year old nephew. I have written two very important pieces about his death. My purpose for writing them was two-fold: I need others to understand how grief and mourning can impact the bereaved, and I need people to know the difficulty of moving forward after the death of a loved one.

      The first one can be found at http://coffeehousewriters.com/where-did-he-go/. It was published on January 1, 2018, shortly after he passed. I was so desperately lost.

      The second one can be found at https://medium.com/@treaseshine/68-800-640-seconds-ago-a4c14dc28c5f. I wrote that one on December 18, 2019. I am still lost.

      Read them. Feel them.

      Finally, in 2018, I experienced the heartbreak of a lifetime. I refuse to give that thing any more opportunity to demolish my soul, so I won’t go into detail but know that out of the ashes come sometimes comes goodness. I’m good. I’m better for the deceit. I’m better for the manipulation. Another human being single-handedly killed my spirit, but I promise, I’m better for it.

      Moving Forward

      Every day is new. Every day is a blessing. We get to start over. It just happens that we are at the beginning of a new decade. We have the opportunity to do big stuff. We can do that stuff on our own terms.

      My goal is to work through 20 things in 2020 that will bring my soul joy. One of them is to grow Scrivener Shine Edits into the success I know its meant to be. My mission is to write for the benefit of others. My mission is to make sure other businesses are successful in their presentation. My mission is to help other businesses prosper.

      See you guys on the other side.

      Posted in Business Planning, Content Writing, Editor, Ghostwriting, Legal Writing, Proofreading, SEO Copywriting | 2 Comments | Tagged content writer, ghostwriter, writer
    • It’s Monday!

      Posted at 9:13 am by Scrivener Shine Edits, L.L.C., on November 18, 2019

      It’s Monday, y’all! Throw that blanket back and work that business! Let’s get on it and have a productive week.

      Photo credit: Photo by Matthew Henry on Unsplash

      I’m ready to write, I’m ready to edit.

      Photo credit: Photo by Florian Klauer on Unsplash

      Contact me so I can help you with all your writing and editing needs.

      Posted in Business Planning, Content Writing, Editor, Ghostwriting, Legal Writing, Proofreading, SEO Copywriting | 0 Comments
    • Legal Mumbo Jumbo

      Posted at 1:32 pm by Scrivener Shine Edits, L.L.C., on November 9, 2019

      One morning, in the early part of November 2003, I called my then-husband and told him that I had had enough. At the time, I had been a senior-level Claims Adjuster for nine years and two months. The stress of the work itself had been wearing on me, but that morning, I reached my breaking point. I was handling cases from Colorado, Utah, Missouri, Kansas, New Mexico, and Wyoming.

      Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury

      I had just finished reviewing a case where Claimant/Decedent died in a particularly heinous accident. He had been run over by an asphalt roller. I had to take the statement of the worker who had run over him. I had to view the pictures. I had a reputation for being extremely detailed and analytical so the case was assigned to me. I was working as a contracted adjuster and under normal circumstances, that kind of case would have been assigned to a full-time employer. Because of the nature of the case, though, it was handed to me.

      In all honesty, I was sickened, but because I had been in the workers’ compensation field so long and was very good at my job, I maintained that level of calm that was required and I completed the interview. After I was finished, I laid the file atop of another death claim I settled just the day before. I was burned out in the insurance field. I had handled everything from medical-only claims to catastrophic claims to death claims. I had seen it all.

      Truths, Lies, and Everything In-between

      My time as a Workers’ Compensation Claims Adjuster was…let’s just say… educational. By and large, my claimants were honest. Their injuries were real. I worked extremely hard to get them the things they needed, whether that meant beginning their benefits promptly, authorizing needed medical care, or taking care of their families if the case was fatal. I was excellent at forecasting benefits and was only off on two cases over my entire 9+ year career.

      Then there were the claimants who weren’t the most honest. I utilized my surveillance team on a near-daily basis. I caught them; I acted accordingly.

      I am not only well-versed in handling Workers’ Compensation cases, I am familiar with personal injury claims. I know what it is to interview persons who have been injured in automobile accidents. I know the devastation of losing an only source of transportation. My job was, again, to get my claimants the medical care they needed as well as to make sure they received all the other things they needed during a time of transition and adjustment.

      The Other Side of the Table

      That day in November 2003, I decided that I wanted to step off in a new direction. I needed something different. I wanted to stay in a service role, but I wanted something different. Paralegal work seemed the most natural step for me.

      Without hesitation, I placed the call to what was then Denver Paralegal Institute and before I knew it, I was enrolled. During my studies, I became mesmerized by the law. I was able to dabble in corporate law, family law, intellectual property, entertainment law, insurance law, administrative law, and criminal law.

      What I discovered immediately was that I had no interest in being involved in criminal law. I just didn’t want to. I did, however, love family law, insurance law, and criminal law.

      When it was time for me to seek employment as a paralegal when my studies were completed, I had my choice of employers. Everyone knew me as an adjuster and I chose to become a plaintiff paralegal for insurance defense. The plaintiff attorneys who hired me had been my adversaries for years. In me, they would have an “inside view” of the other side.

      Common Law and Civil Law

      My paralegal credentials were attained in Colorado. Until my move back to my home state of Louisiana, my legal support was based on Common Law. Louisiana is the only state in the union that operates on Civil Law.

      We do things a little differently down here in The Boot. Most recently, I was privileged to work as a Family Law Paralegal and an Administrative Law Senior Paralegal.

      Rest assured that whether I create content for your Civil Law-based firm or your unique Common Law-based firm, you will get unmatched professionalism and blog posts that will reach your intended audience. My research skills are impeccable. My ability to put into writing what cannot be easily said is second to none. Let me help you get more clients.

      Your business is my business.

      Posted in Content Writing, Legal Writing, SEO Copywriting | 2 Comments
    • When You Love What You Do

      Posted at 12:14 pm by Scrivener Shine Edits, L.L.C., on October 31, 2019

      I am an editor for the online publishing house, Coffee House Writers. I started there as a content writer in June 2017 and still create content for them occasionally. Shortly after I started writing for CHW, I was offered the opportunity to become an editor for the publisher. The offer was very unexpected and once I got off the call with the CEO of the company, I screamed and did the happy dance. My dreams were coming true.

      Fast forward to this past Tuesday night when the familiar Gmail “ding” notified me of an email from the CEO of Coffee House Writers. When I tell you guys I did some big time screaming when I found out that I had been selected as Editor of the Month for October, believe that. It’s always a good thing when you’re recognized for your work. Being recognized for doing work that you love is something totally different.

      I have always taken pride in my writing, but this piece about my nephew’s death on December 9, 2017, is extremely special to me. He left this world at the age of 41 as the result of heart attack, and losing him was the catapult I needed to form Scrivener Shine Edits. Following his example, I made the conscious decision to do what I love and to live my life to the fullest. My passion for writing and editing has become my full-time work. None of us have a minute to waste – start doing the things that bring you joy because your time is always shorter than you think.

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      I realize that writers and editors come a dime-a-dozen, but finding one whose passion is working the trade from the heart is not always easy. In my mind, the written word is your presentation to the world. You don’t always get the chance to shake hands with a potential client. You won’t always have the opportunity to verbally tell people what you do and how you can do it for them. What is written about your company is, in effect, that handshake. Showing off your business’s ability to meet the needs of potential clients is my business.

      I am proud to offer SEO copywriter services, editing services (line editing and developmental editing), ghost writer services, proofreading services, and content writer services. Let’s get together and get your business in front the people who are looking for you. The virtual world is the playground on which you’ll find a plethora of new business. Let’s go!

      Posted in Content Writing, Editor, Ghostwriting, Proofreading, SEO Copywriting | 2 Comments | Tagged content writer, Editor, ghostwriter, proofreader, SEO, writer
    • Do You Need a Business Plan?

      Posted at 3:52 pm by Scrivener Shine Edits, L.L.C., on October 21, 2019

      Times have changed. What was necessary yesteryear is in some cases, irrelevant now. In some cases, what was relevant in years pass will remain relevant forever.

      These days, new businesses are popping up all over the place. We’re constantly seeing people take the initiative to spread their wings and run their own businesses. Sometimes these organizations are created so that folks can make an independent living; sometimes they’re established to meet the needs of a very specific community. Sometimes they’re developed to sell a good; sometimes they’re put together to buy goods.

      Some startups are small and local, and plan to stay that way. There is a tiny hamburger stand in a neighboring town that only operates Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The burgers are humungous and delicious. Meal deals start at $4.99 for a single-patty burger, which is enough to fill the average person’s belly up. They have a $5.99 meal deal, though, that is meant for guys who are coming off long shifts from International Paper, the oil fields, or one who’s been washing cars all day — you know, those who folks haven’t eaten all day and are starving.

      Does that small burger stand need a business plan? Nah. The kind of effort that does require a business plan, though, is one that I personally plan to develop in the very near future.

      As a survivor of domestic violence, I realized on July 21, 2009 (the day I suffered an aneurysm due to the abuse), that my mission in this life is not only to help others escape that hell of domestic abuse, but to assist them in moving into better lives after the escape.

      Recently, I established membership at my cousin’s church and he approached me about spearheading a ministry to assist victims of domestic violence. I have served on speaker panels to assist doctors and nurses in recognizing domestic abuse victims; I have given talks on what I survived as an upper middle-class victim. I plan to reestablish a blog discussing my journey. This undertaking, though, will go beyond talking.

      My mission is to do. There is often a need for (re)education after abuse. I will use my Master of Arts degree in English and Creative Writing to help victims gain their GEDs or HESETs. There are other areas that need attention. I will need a licensed counselor to see victims. I will need a facility to house this thing. I need a lot of things to make my mission a success.

      THAT STUFF REQUIRES funding. Yes, a well-developed business is needed and I will provide it. I will begin work on it this week and plan to add business plan development to my list of services in the very near future.

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