Every November, writers across the world embark on a phenomenon known as National Novel Writing Month. You may have heard of the project, affectionately known as NaNoWriMo. The challenge put forth is simple: between the first and last days of the month of November,...
Editing
How To Win The Market: A Short Story Editor Report
Publishing short stories is a terrific way to break in as a new author. Finding the right market for your work can help boost your chances at conventional publishing deals, build credibility with a universe of ravenous fans, and help establish the kinds of worlds and...
Secrets A Fiction Editor Should Tell You (But Probably Won’t)
Writing fiction that readers will love is a painstaking process. Usually the writing process starts with developing an interesting story idea until you’ve formulated an outline. Once that has been written, next comes the execution of a first draft. When that first...
The Five Best Editing Books For New Writers
As a writer, I absolutely love reading books about writing. I can spend hours on end reading (and very often re-reading) books that better help me understand the craft and challenges of writing a good story. More complicated, however, are finding books about the...
Developmental Editing | How To Elevate Your Story
One truth I’m fond of relaying, both here on this blog, and when I’m speaking to writers who email me is this: the best writing, ultimately, comes out of rewriting. Let’s be honest. The initial draft of your book, regardless of whether it’s the first, fifth or...
Freelance Developmental Editor | The Questions You must Ask
Writing an excellent book can be a challenge. One of the keys to turning an ordinary manuscript into an extraordinary book is getting help. A freelance developmental editor can elevate your manuscript, but before you hire them, you need to know what you’re looking...