Catherine Hamrick

As a book editor, I not only edit manuscripts but also write back covers, introductions, and flaps.

A few days ago, my brother’s great heart took a beating. Now he lies in a hospital bed. tended by his family and colleagues. I could use the cliche “fighting for his life.” But somehow any word remotely related to violence does not seem fitting for such a gentle soul.

The literary world attributes le mot juste, or “the exact word,” to 19th-century author Gustave Flaubert: “All talent for writing consists, after all, of nothing more than choosing words. It’s precision that gives writing power.”

A student in communications asked the following question: What strategy would you recommend for someone trying to break into the communications industry?

As a contributing editor to this book, I wrote content and copyedited the manuscript.

Author Nancy Sakaduski sticks to a promise in her newly released book: “Let this be a practical little manual of tips, designed to provide accessible, actionable advice to short story writers, particularly beginning or emerging writers, who want to write short stories for adult readers.”

About 300,000 books—traditional and self-published—hit the American market every year. What will make yours stand out? Besides a killer hook, hot topic, and sizzling marketing/business plan, you need a great editor.

Remembering William Zinsser and his expertise on writing memoir

Communication skills everyone needs, including students

"Random Storyteller" recognized by Huffington Post columnist Brenda Keesal, indie filmmaker and author who blogs at burnsthefire.com

Study: “Sergeant York or Gomer Pyle as My Leader?”

Caffeine-laced, sugar-laden soft drinks are now our energy source of choice. But this rush comes with consequences--not only in caffeinated jitters.

In Singing on Canvas, artist Edwina McDuffie Goodman wanted to share her story about resilience after a life-changing event. We reviewed the initial manuscript. The text was organized but needed more detail. Edwina's passion animated the interview. My goal was to inject that tone into her copy.