Editing

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Jun 23, 2022

The Importance of Getting Feedback

When we write, we feel close to our characters, world, and story. That closeness feels amazing and is part of why we write, right? But...

Feb 3, 2022

Essential Editing Tools

Revising a book can be an overwhelming experience. There are numerous products and resources on the internet that claim to help with the...

Jan 27, 2022

How to Self Edit your Work

Congratulations, you have finished your first draft! This is an amazing achievement and the first thing you should do is celebrate. Now...

Jan 20, 2022

How to Work with an Editor

Hiring an editor is a big leap for writers to take and one that can raise many questions. It’s natural to feel confused or overwhelmed by...

Dec 16, 2021

All About Beta Readers

Have you written a novel? Wait, an ENTIRE novel? Congratulations! You should be extremely proud of your accomplishment. Now what? After a...

Dec 9, 2021

How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome During Editing

You type “The End” or “To Be Continued” on the final page of your manuscript and then scream and dance, pour yourself a glass of wine,...

Dec 1, 2021

How to Pause and Not Quit

November is over, and for many writers, that means the end of National Novel Writing month. With so many of our community members coming...

Jun 2, 2021

How to 'Show' and not 'Tell'

‘Show, don’t tell’ must be one of the – if not the – most used pieces of writerly advice. But like with so many phrases, it’s often used...

May 25, 2021

How to Foreshadow Effectively

My wife knew I would propose to her the day it was going to happen despite nobody having told her. She’d picked up on the clues,...