Ned Hickson—author, retired journalistBook Published! Um… NOW what?Writing and publishing a book is a lot like making a pizza. You decide on what kind you’re going to make, then knead it until it’s ready to…Aug 14Aug 14
Ned Hickson—author, retired journalistThen and now… Holy cow!Eight years ago this past Monday, I signed my first book contract (above left). It was for a collection of my syndicated humor columns…Apr 11Apr 11
Ned Hickson—author, retired journalistThe Year of Living DanglinglyA year ago today, I received my official Oregon business license establishing Easy Writer Editing Services as an LLC and, most importantly…Oct 18, 2023Oct 18, 2023
Ned Hickson—author, retired journalistUnprocessed writing makes a differenceI have nothing against programs and editing services that use Artificial Intelligence or formulas to streamline editing a writer’s…Sep 12, 20231Sep 12, 20231
Ned Hickson—author, retired journalistA long writing journey well worth takingA project that I began 25-years ago as a budding writer — and which was sidelined during my 23 years as a journalist — has finally…Aug 18, 2023Aug 18, 2023
Ned Hickson—author, retired journalistGalley approved, let the printing beginThe galley for “No Safe Harbor” has been approved, with official publication and availability set for Aug. 16. The book kicks off a series…Aug 10, 20231Aug 10, 20231
Ned Hickson—author, retired journalistThe power of flawed and broken charactersAug 4, 2023Aug 4, 2023
Ned Hickson—author, retired journalistThe right jacket means it’s time to go!The final cover design is approved! The book will go to press and, two weeks from TODAY, “No Safe Harbor” will be available in hardcover…Aug 2, 2023Aug 2, 2023
Ned Hickson—author, retired journalistThe countdown to publishing my first suspense novel has begunWhen I retired from journalism and started my own book and memoir editing service last October, one of the primary reasons was to get back…Jul 14, 2023Jul 14, 2023
Ned Hickson—author, retired journalistA writer’s imagination…For many writers, the journey to the places they go is one they make alone before emerging to tell their story. But it’s a bit like sitting…Jul 6, 2023Jul 6, 2023
