Hi all, As of January 1, 2019, my editing service, The Inkwell Council, which is comprised of myself, my husband Ismael, and my sister-in-law Megan, …
Writing Critiques
How to Handle a Critique
Hi all! Today I’m sitting in on Craft Quest’s YouTube page with a short video containing my 4 step rule for handling a critique. Check …
2017! The Year of the Manzanos!
As the holidays approach and I sit down to write my last blog post of 2016, I’m reminded of just how erratic my year has …

Critical Mass
We all need someone to check our work. When we’re in school, it’s our teachers. When we grow up, it’s our colleagues, our bosses, our …