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
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
Author of the Month: David Langan Shares His Story of Love, Loss, and Hope
Meet David Langan, a man who served for over twenty years as a pilot in the United States Air Force. He met and married the love of his life halfway through his military career, raised two children, and graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with a
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
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
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
All Right vs. Alright: Which is Right?
You've probably come across the words "all right" and "alright" many times throughout your life. But did you know that there's actually a debate over which one is correct to use? Let's take a closer look at the difference between these two spellings and when
Exploring the World of Publishing: What are Advanced Reader Copies?
Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) are pre-published copies of a book that are distributed to a select group of people to read and review before the book’s official publication date. These copies are typically provided to book reviewers, bloggers, librarians, booksellers, and other industry professionals who
Discover the Fascinating Work of Robert Spera: Our Author of the Month
Meet Robert Spera, a director with an extensive background in film, television, and theater as well as a twenty-year teaching career at the American Film Institute. With the wealth of knowledge he has acquired over the years, he has chosen to gather it all together
Penning Your Profile: A Writer’s Guide to Crafting the Perfect Instagram Bio
Your Instagram bio is the first thing people see when they visit your profile, so it’s your chance to make a great first impression. To be great, your bio should be: Concise Informative Well-crafted It should also provide a clear idea of your brand and