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TerryWhalin

TerryWhalin

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W. Terry Whalin understands both sides of the editorial desk--as an editor and a writer. He worked as a magazine editor and his magazine work has appeared in more than 50 publications. A former book acquisitions editor for several publishers and a former literary agent, Terry is a Vice President and Publisher at Intermedia Publishing Group.... more »
  • Scottsdale, AZ, United States
  • member since July 27, 2007

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  • Oswald Pereira

    Oswald Pereira says

    Hi Terry,
    I just dropped by to say hello.
    Oswald

    posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Chris Well

    Chris Well says

    Hi, Terry! Christian Music Planet is asking for your favorite books, movies, and music of 2007 -- click on over for THE 2008 CMP FAN AWARDS and vote now! (Deadline Jan 31)
    http://tinyurl.com/2sa9e4

    posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Dok Di

    Dok Di says

    Here I am! Did you see my novel, "The Healer's Heart: A Modern Novel of the Life of St. Luke"? Can't remember how long it's been since we chatted. Di

    posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Janet Chester Bly

    Janet Chester Bly says

    Hi, Terry! Thanks for the friend add. The only book on your shelf I'm familiar with is your Book Proposals That Sell. Will have to look at some of the others too.
    Blessings,
    Janet
    www.BlyBooks.com

    posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Tami Brady

    Tami Brady says

    Thanks for adding me to your friends list.

    posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Tanya Dennis

    Tanya Dennis says

    Thanks for accepting my invite. I'm a subscriber to your newsletters and have read a couple of your books. Look forward to browsing your shelf.

    posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • carolynhowardjohnson

    carolynhowardjohnson says

    Dear Terry:

    Because you are a Shelfari friend and also because I know you like to see different ways to promote, I thought I'd pass on to you a quiz I'm using to get the word out on my new book, the 2nd in the HowToDoItFrugally Series of books for writers after the award-winning The Frugal Book Promoter.

    The Frugal Editor is a must for writers and includes lots of good stuff important for any writer to know. It is, ta da! The Frugal Editor: Put Your Best Book Forward to Avoid Humiliation and Ensure Success.

    Check Your Sell-Your-Book Expertise with Carolyn's Quiz


    Every writer should know the answer to these or know how to find out :


    1. What is the rule posted by most agents and publishers I can break in order to sell my book faster?
    2. How can a style sheet help me edit my book or work better with my editor?
    3. Why do I need to know about indexing?
    4. How can I corral Word's Spell Checker to help rather than hinder my editing process?
    5. Why is editing important to getting a publisher or an agent when my publisher's editor will help me with that anyway?
    6. Why should I rarely send out a cover letter rather than a query letter?
    7. Why should I avoid using italics for internal dialogue? How do you avoid using them for internal dialogue?
    8. What perfectly natural and grammar-perfect thing should I avoid telling an agent?
    9. How can I turn adverbs that slow my narrative into metaphors?
    10. How can I purge my copy of passive constructions using a computer?
    11. How can code words in my document help avoid humiliation?
    12. How do I avoid superfluous quotation marks that annoy agents and editors?


    If you don't know the answers to most every one of these 12 questions without peeking you are sure to benefit from the newly released

    The Frugal Editor: Put Your Best Book Forward to Avoid Humiliation and Ensure Success
    available now on Amazon, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0978515870/

    It's already rocketed to Amazon's Top Ten List in its category!

    It should be sitting on your shelf right next to the award-winning* first in the HowToDoItFrugally Series of books for writers,
    The Frugal Book Promoter: How To Do What Your Publisher Won't
    by UCLA Extension Writers' Program Instructor Carolyn Howard-Johnson

    *Winner of USA Book News Best Professional Book 2004
    *Winner of Book Publicists of Southern California's Irwin Award

    posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Oswald Pereira

    Oswald Pereira says

    Thanks for accepting my invite. It would be great to be in touch. Incidentally, my debut novel, "Beyond the Newsroom" was published in India in January this year.

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  • Nora

    Nora says

    Thanks for accepting my invite. I'll have to check out your blog.
    Nora :)

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  • Book Marketing Strategist Warren Whitlock

    Book Marketing Strategist Warren Whitlock says

    Been reading your blog and noticed you here. Great service (and great blog too)

    posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • tegeorge

    tegeorge says

    You almost took me on when you with Howard and the you left. Look out Terry; another query is on the way for The Token. Thanks for your autographed copy of Book Porposals That Sell. It has been of great value.

    posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • donaldjamesparker

    donaldjamesparker says

    Since I have not read your version I can't give you a review. So I've placed in on my wish list. Next time I order from Amazon, I'll get a copy and then I'll give you a review. I can't guarantee a five star though. You have to earn it.

    posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • donaldjamesparker

    donaldjamesparker says

    Hi Terry,
    I was recommending a book about Samuel Morris to one of the groups and adding it to my shelf. In the process I discovered you wrote one about Samuel, also. I recommended your version despite not having read it. What a fascinating story. I also found a video on the net. It was not very high quality and inferior to a book presentation.

    posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • triciagoyer

    triciagoyer says

    Thanks for joining the Tricia Goyer Group! Feel free to invite your friends!

    How was your weekend? My weekend was great! Saturday I went through my bookshelves and gave about 300 books to my church library. It was good knowing that they'll be enjoyed by more people. And I spend Sat. night and Sunday with friends and family ... and worshiping God. What could be better than that?!

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  • JDVine_Publications

    JDVine_Publications says

    Thanks for adding me as a friend. I'll have to check out your sites!

    posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Crystal Laine Miller

    Crystal Laine Miller says

    This is fun! Thanks for suggesting it.

    posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • GoodWordEditing.com

    GoodWordEditing.com says

    Terry, you aren't going to ACFW this year?

    posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Tina

    Tina says

    Hi Terry. One more fun thing to try!

    posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )