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About Jannie Balliett
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Expertise
I am a published writer, Chief Editor and own A1 Editorial Service. I teach writing, specializing in novel writing, and creative writing. I can answer most any question concerning writing a book, plot and characterization, tighten the prose, and the editing process, and help advise with publishing and the requirements of obtaining a literary agent.

Experience

I'm a published writer, freelancer, and Chief Editor and own A1 Editorial Service. I teach writing for my two Online writer workshops.

Organizations
Sisters In Crime Internet Chapter, The Short Mystery Fiction Society, and Brazos Writers Group.

Publications
Writers Post Journal magazine, May 2006 issue, Augusr 2006 issue, Nov/December 2006 issue and soon in 2008, On A Whim, flash fiction anthology, offered in Barnes & Nobles and Amazon.

Education/Credentials
Some college, creative writing, fiction writing

Past/Present Clients
I have numerous clients using my service through my editorial service and numerous members in my Online writer workshops.

   

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book idea.. where to go from there11/7/2009Sandy McCutcheon
  Q: The other day out of the blue while driving in my car... out of no where appears a thought for a ...
  A: Firstly it is great you have an idea for a book and exciting that it arrived as it did. There is a ...
Non profit writing11/6/2009Rhonda Campbell
  Q: Rhonda, Thank you in advance for any help you can offer. Although I love to write, I have never ...
  A: Congratulations on pursuing your writing passion! What you have achieved is commendable. It sounds ...
Character Deaths11/3/2009Sue Viders
  Q: I am currently focusing on one novel in particular, and in an effort to convey an important theme, ...
  A: Catherine... and so the first thing I can thing of is... who would want to read a book about how ...
uneducated11/2/2009Cathy Clamp
  Q: i am writing a short story later to be turned into a movie script, and don't know the process of ...
  A: Darren! The process to protect your story is called "copyright." From the moment you put pen to ...
Publishing a book10/23/2009Jannie Balliett
  Q: I have finished writing a book in Spanish about personal growth and meditation and would like your ...
  A: It's funny you have the exact genre of book that I just finished editing last fall, which is now in ...
Publishing a book10/23/2009Sandy McCutcheon
  Q: I have finished writing a book in spanish about personal growth and meditation and would like advise ...
  A: Hola! Josė, Thank you for the question. Your book sounds very interesting and is certainly a ...
Publishing book10/23/2009Rhonda Campbell
  Q: I have written a book in spanish about personal growth and meditation and would like to know how I ...
  A: Jose, CONGRATULATIONS on writing your book!! I encourage you to secure a literary agent who has ...
Compiling a book of quotes10/19/2009Jannie Balliett
  Q: I have two questions: 1. Over the years I have compiled hundreds of quotes on various subjects. ...
  A: Using any quote has to have credit given to the author- otherwise, it is plagiarism. You can see ...
characterisation10/18/2009Sue Viders
  Q: I am writing a fiction book that I hope will be popular with younger children and also older ...
  A: Not at all... younger kids dream of being older... may have older siblings... You also might talk ...
characterisation10/18/2009Jannie Balliett
  Q: I am writing a fiction book that I hope will be popular with younger children and also older ...
  A: First I'd like to tell you that you can not write a book that is popular for young children, older ...
trademark10/18/2009Rhonda Campbell
  Q: I have a friend who has wriiten a book about a longtime friend of his who is now deceased. He has ...
  A: Names are not generally trademarked. However, in some cases they are. I highly recommend that your ...
trademark10/18/2009Cathy Clamp
  Q: I have a friend who has written a biography about a longtime friend of his. He has been threatened ...
  A: Tim! Well, a lot depends on where you're talking about the trademark existing as to what the law ...
Trademark10/18/2009Sandy McCutcheon
  Q: I have a friend who has written a biography about a longtime friend of his. He has been threatened ...
  A: Although the law varies from country to country, there is usually no problem with writing a ...
Using quotes & names in a Memoir10/7/2009Sandy McCutcheon
  Q: I have completed a memoir and mostly only used first names or referred to persons as "the twins" or ...
  A: it is an important one. I am sorry not to have replied earlier but I am travelling at the moment. ...
Using real names in memoirs and personal essays10/6/2009Sandy McCutcheon
  Q: McCutcheon, As the author of a memoir, I'm hoping you'll be able to speak to my question. I'm ...
  A: but I have been travelling. There is no need to change anyone's name in a memoir unless you are ...
Is my book outline too similar to the Saga Twilight?10/5/2009Cathy Clamp
  Q: I noticed some similarities to the Saga Twilight, Below I've supplied the books' outline to my ...
  A: Jess! While I've read a couple of the Twilight books and am familiar with Wizards of Waverly Place, ...
I am writing my first book10/4/2009Jannie Balliett
  Q: How do I start a book that supposed to be about me?
  A: I'm sorry I don't have the tools to teach you how to write an autobiography- but starting it can ...
childrens book10/2/2009Rhonda Campbell
  Q: I am writing a series of 3 kids books, with CD's to go along. How do I print & press the books? ...
  A: Congrats on working on your children's books! I have never printed a book myself. I suggest you ...
fiction writing10/2/2009Susan Rand
  Q: My question is how do I know that my plot works? I was writing about a boy who starts to go to a ...
  A: Of course you do not have to start everything again! Suppose you were to sit down and write a Harry ...
non-fiction10/2/2009Susan Rand
  Q: I want to write book or e-book about sex offenders. 11 yrs ago I was convicted of sexual misconduct ...
  A: It sounds like you have an interesting project going here, and it seems you have high expectations ...
When to publish10/1/2009Jannie Balliett
  Q: Is there a right time to publish? Like, should I push to get my book published before Christmas? ...
  A: You might be under the impression that most hopeful writers are- that you can just get published and ...
Margins/Typesetting10/1/2009Sandy McCutcheon
  Q: I am a new author and have no clue how to get started. What margins and spacing should I use? And ...
  A: This is a simple one. It does not matter! The most important thing is to write the story. I ...
writing fiction using actual locations9/30/2009Cathy Clamp
  Q: I am attempting my first fiction novel. I am taking an online creative writing class and reading all ...
  A: Donna! You may certainly use real cities, counties and freeways. It's done every day. But the trick ...
liability - non fiction writing9/30/2009Jannie Balliett
  Q: I am a young teacher who is just starting my second year of teaching special education teacher. I ...
  A: No, you won't have a problem. When you refer to one of your students that said this or did that, ...
Novel or Memoir?9/29/2009Susan Rand
  Q: I have been going back and forth the past year or so wondering if I should write a memoir about my ...
  A: Ask yourself these questions: 1. Do I have enough material or can I remember enough incidents, etc. ...
To end quote or not to end quote... that, is the question...9/29/2009Jannie Balliett
  Q: I'm writing a baseball scene as described through the voice of a radio broadcaster. My character is ...
  A: You don't begin with an opening quotation mark unless you've ended with one. Even though he is an ...
names9/28/2009Jannie Balliett
  Q: 1. I am writing a true story of events that happen to me. Can I use fictitious names that sound like ...
  A: 1. Yes, you can create fictitious names that sound like their real names. It's done all the time. ...
new author9/23/2009Cathy Clamp
  Q: Can you tell me what is considered successful for a book by a new author? Is 250,000 copies sold ...
  A: Danielle! Sorry for the delay in responding. I've been deep into edits on our next book and forgot ...
editing a manuscript9/21/2009Jannie Balliett
  Q: How much writing/rewriting does an editor do when it comes to manuscripts? Are they there to just ...
  A: Danielle, There is no set "how much" of editing and rewriting is required to edit a manuscript ...
book sales9/20/2009Bobbie Christmas
  Q: Is there a website that shows how many copies of a particular book an author has sold? Thanks ...
  A: It depends on the type of book, but 250,000 copies would certainly be severely optimistic, ...
Plot flaw9/20/2009WordChannel
  Q: Well I'm writing a book and I'm already far but now I made a last minute change. The problem is now ...
  A: I'm not sure I understand your question; how do you mean you "have a reaction to something and don't ...
book sales9/19/2009Bobbie Christmas
  Q: Is there a website that shows how many copies of a particular book an author has sold? Thanks
  A: Although I don't know of a site that tracks book sales, http://www.titlez.com allows you to track ...
liability9/19/2009Cathy Clamp
  Q: I am learning. You had a great response. Here's mine: at what point are you liable for a truth based ...
  A: There's a couple of companies out there that claim they offer "liability" insurance for authors. The ...
freelance editing9/17/2009Jannie Balliett
  Q: I'm curious, how do people get into freelance book editing? Thanks ANSWER: Actually, there is no ...
  A: That I would have no idea. There is no way to know that data. What a profession earns depends on ...
freelance editing9/17/2009Jannie Balliett
  Q: I'm curious, how do people get into freelance book editing? Thanks ANSWER: Actually, there is no ...
  A: I don't know. It is a good question. You can check your local area for editorial companies and go ...
freelance editing9/16/2009Jannie Balliett
  Q: I'm curious, how do people get into freelance book editing? Thanks
  A: Actually, there is no such thing as "freelance editor." Freelance writer, yes. If you want to book ...
Faction Profits9/16/2009Paul Watt
  Q: I am just to embark on writing my first book which I think will be `faction` based on the remarkable ...
  A: Greetings from Melbourne, Australia! This is tricky and I'm afraid I don't have a clear answer. If ...
Company names/Peoples names9/14/2009Jannie Balliett
  Q: I am writing a book that is based on a true story though will be marketed as fiction. I have ...
  A: If it is based on your life, then it is an autobiography and is non-fiction. But you stil can't ...
promotional tours9/12/2009Jannie Balliett
  Q: When a new author is promoting a book do they have the right to refuse to do certain interviews if ...
  A: That's usually outlined in the publishing contract between the publisher and author. There are ...
liability9/11/2009Cathy Clamp
  Q: I am learning. You had a great response. Here's mine: at what point are you liable for a truth based ...
  A: Tom! Sorry for the delay in responding, but I had to decide how best to answer this. The truth is ...

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