A reminder in in addition to writing the Realmgar stories under the pen name J.B. Norman, I also run Emona Literary Services™ under my real name, providing writing and editing to other authors and small businesses.

Over on my business’ website, I’ve written out what I call my three guiding principles, the three things about my approach to work (and life) as a writer and editor that most uniquely set me apart.

Naturally, I’ve given each one a cool Latin name…

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I’ve distilled the essence of what I’m trying to accomplish with Emona Literary Services™ into three Guiding Principles, which I have identified as:

• Emona Victrix
• Emona Fidelis
• Emona Vera

These three principles represent my unique approach to business and govern how I approach that business as a way to help my clients.

My three Guiding Principles are laid out in full below.

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Emona Victrix

“Victorious”

I do words good. We’ve been over this. I’m an experienced and capable writer and editor. I’m here to make those skills an asset to your writing journey.

I can’t guarantee you’re going to become a bestseller, but I can guarantee that I’ll help bring out the best in your writing.

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Emona Fidelis

“Faithful”

Writing is a journey, and we are fellow travellers.

We’re in this together.

I’m a writer myself. I know how daunting it can be to offer up the product of so much hard work to be scrutinised, picked over, torn down, and maybe built back up. My job isn’t to tell you that’s not how you spell “Aristotelian,” or to tell you that you’re a bad writer.

(You’re not a bad writer)

My job is to accompany you on your writing journey. My goal is for the feedback I offer to help. But I’m only here to help, not take over your writing journey. My feedback isn’t absolute law, just best guesses educated by a practiced point of view. You don’t have to make the changes I’m suggesting.

Nobody understands your writing journey as well as you do, and I respect that.

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Emona Vera

“Genuine”

Part of the reason I decided to start my own writing and editing business was to be able to present my most authentic, genuine self.

That’s why my business is named after an ancient Roman fort in the country my family is from. That’s why my colour scheme is pink and black like Bret Hart’s.

That’s why I’m explaining my business model in Latin.

I’m showing you my authentic voice to help you find yours.

Part of that authentic self is to be a lifelong learner and pursuer of knowledge.

There’s a practical benefit for you here: I’m a better writer and editor than most people with wide knowledge bases, and I have a wider knowledge base than other editors.

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You can learn a bit more about me here, and more about the work I’ve done here and here.

If think I’d be a good fit for your writing or editing needs, more information about my rates and the specific work I can do for you is here. Reach out to me by emailing me at info@emonaryliterary.com, as well as the contact form that can be found on several pages on my website, including the Emona Literary Services™ frontpage.

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