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Mill City Press Editorial Critique: Giving Your Manuscript an In-Depth Review

Mill City Press is excited to offer our authors multiple ways to review manuscripts published with us. While we provide a Manuscript Review—a short yet detailed work of feedback that offers authors a handful of strengths and suggested areas of improvement—there is a way to give your manuscript an even more in-depth review. For authors

By |2024-04-26T19:31:33+00:00April 24th, 2024|Categories: Self-Publishing|Tags: , , |0 Comments

A Manuscript Review: Your First Step to Becoming a Published Author

At Mill City Press, we know your book deserves the best editorial experience to bring it to life. This is why our editors offer a Manuscript Review for all authors publishing with us. Through a Manuscript Review, an editor will become thoroughly acquainted with a piece to provide beneficial feedback for you as an author.

What is a Trope, and Should I Use It in My Writing?

You’ve probably heard the term “trope” thrown around in discussions about storytelling and writing techniques. But what exactly is a trope, and how can you effectively use them in your writing? In this blog post, we'll explore the definition of a trope, examine how to incorporate them into your writing, and discuss the debate about

By |2024-03-19T18:56:53+00:00March 20th, 2024|Categories: Fiction, Writing a Book|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Lay and Lie: How to Correctly Use Each Word

The English language can be confusing—especially when it comes to words that are similar in spelling and meaning. One such pair of words is lay and lie. These two words are often used interchangeably, but they actually have different meanings and uses. In this blog post, we’ll explore the difference between lay and lie, when

By |2024-03-12T18:27:21+00:00March 13th, 2024|Categories: Grammar|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Using a Writing Planner to Stay on Top of Your Goals

Writing, especially a long-form project like a novel or a memoir, takes a bit of planning and a lot of follow through. With so many moving parts to keep track of, it can be easy to get distracted by the weeds and lose sight of where you’re headed. That's where a writing planner can be

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