Let’s go over the ideal editing timeline for a freshly compiled manuscript in it’s second or third writer draft. How many steps are there really, and how long would each take?
Investment or Extravagance? What Writers Should & Shouldn’t Pay For
If you are looking to expand your toolkit, there are quality options available for affordable prices (or even for free).
22 Things You Don’t Have To Do To Be A Real Writer
What does it take to be a “real writer”? Here are 22 things you don’t have to worry about.
“The Terrifying In-Between”: What Are New Adult Books And Why Should The Publishing Community Care?
We could be doing even better for our millennial readers (and especially those in the queer community) through the full-scale adoption of the new adult (NA) category of fiction.
5 Fiction Editing Exercises To Help With Writer’s Block
These exercises will not only inspire you to break through your writers block, they will also prepare you for the developmental editing process and help you make sure you are telling exactly the story you want to tell.
10 Personal Branding Adjectives You Should Stop Using Right Now
Some personal branding adjectives have been so overused they have become non-words: practically invisible if not downright off-putting.
Fiction Editing Rates: How Freelance Editors Price Their Projects
Trained editors combine artistry with industry knowledge in a way that can effectively improve any project. They will know their worth, and will also be worth it.
8 Fiction Editing Questions Your Editor Asks When Reading Your Manuscript
Your editor will help you be sure every aspect of your manuscript is intentional and finely-tuned to give the best reading experience.
Networking for Introverts: Seven Survival Tips for The Solitary Writer
For some people, networking seems easy, even rejuvenating. You watch them float from person to person, interrupting conversations without batting an eyelash, offering firm handshakes and wide smiles. You, on the other hand, would much rather go home and continue that chapter you were writing.
Should I Edit My Own Book? Six Myths About Self-Editing
Many writers have unknowingly bought into the myths surrounding self-editing and the role of editors in general. It’s important to do some research and address any preconceived misconceptions if you want to do what’s best for your new book.
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