The Editorial Process

by Winter Murray Since starting as an intern at IOM in January of 2021, my understanding of how to approach editing manuscripts has undergone a lot of growth. In my job as a tutor at my university’s writing center, my… Read More

How to Choose a Children’s Book Font

by Winter Murray For many people, it comes as a surprise to learn how complex children’s books are. There are factors you have to consider, such as the age of the reader and the style of the illustrations, that just…

What Is Intellectual Property?

by Winter Murray If you’re any kind of creator, you should take some time to familiarize yourself with your rights when it comes to ownership of your work. When you create something, your creation is what’s known as intellectual property.…

Designing a Book Cover

by Winter Murray During my internship at IOM, I got to be involved in the cover design process for books from genres ranging from self-help to memoir to children’s books. These genres may sound very different, but to my surprise,…

Your Energy Body Magnetizes Angelic Love

Happy December, and happy new moon solar eclipse, earth angels. December is a portal month, meaning there are many openings for you to level up and heal. This new moon is extra potent because of the solar eclipse. The new…