In my two year journey to publication, I engaged three established authors to review the manuscript, and three professional editors to help me improve it. I’m here to give you a reason I’ve not come across elsewhere: you need an editor to protect your own ego. But I’m not here to regurgitate the arguments why every writer needs a professional editor – it’s as self evident as it is that the greatest tennis player of all time, Roger Federer, needs a coach. In fact I’m amazed at all the online debate as to whether writers need professional editing. If you doubt this look at King’s examples of his own work before and after editing. Here’s two messages from King’s book: the first draft is always crap (Hemmingway), and that good writing consists of mastering the fundamentals (vocabulary, grammar, and elements of style.) It was his wife who rescued “Carrie”, his first and breakthrough novel later adapted to film, from the trash can. Yes, King now acknowledges he had help ! In his seminal book “On Writing” – the best book on writing I’ve ever read – King even acknowledges the role of his wife. I have no independent corroboration of the media reports as regards Dick Francis, and if his wife did indeed write many of his books, she deserves enormous credit for her writing skills, and for eschewing personal public recognition.īut my source on the Stephen King expose is cast iron – it is no less than the great man himself. This ensures that your enjoyment of riveting audiobooks like "Holly" won't accrue any additional charges.Following media suggestions that the late Dick Francis may not have penned many of his later novels, due to poor health if nothing else, and that they may in fact be the work of his wife, leveraging the Francis brand, the spotlight now falls on international best selling author Stephen King. To discontinue your Audible subscription, simply heed the guidelines mentioned below. Even if you choose to cancel, the audiobooks you've collected will remain in your digital library. Whether it's via the Apple App Store for your iPhone or Google Play for your Android, a cornucopia of audio experiences awaits you. What's more, Audible offers a commitment-free trial period that you're free to discontinue anytime you wish. A noteworthy selection for your list could be "Holly", captivatingly narrated by Justine Lupe and Stephen King, and spanning a duration of 15 hrs and 24 mins. Once a specialized tool for the visually challenged, audiobooks have now garnered a more universal following.īy opting for Audible's monthly plan at $14.95, you're entitled to a free audiobook each month. From mystery thrillers to self-help, and available in a multitude of languages, Audible has become an indispensable platform for audio literature lovers. Holly must harness all her remarkable skills to outwit and outmaneuver these shockingly twisted professors in this unnerving new masterpiece by Stephen King.Īudible is a treasure trove for audiobook devotees, providing a myriad of options like the gripping "Holly" by horror maestro Stephen King. Unraveling their clandestine activities proves to be a daunting challenge they are cunning, patient, and ruthless. But beneath the veneer of their well-maintained, book-filled residence lies a sinister secret, possibly linked to Bonnie's disappearance. They present themselves as the epitome of respectable bourgeoisie: elderly spouses, deeply devoted to one another, and semi-retired lifelong scholars. Just a few blocks away from where Bonnie Dahl went missing reside Professors Rodney and Emily Harris. However, something in Penny Dahl's desperate plea compels Holly to accept. With her partner, Pete, dealing with Covid, her (complex) mother recently deceased, and Holly supposed to be on a break, she's initially reluctant. When Penny Dahl contacts the Finders Keepers detective agency in search of assistance in locating her vanished daughter, Holly hesitates to take on the case.
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