Editing

How To Win The Market: A Short Story Editor Report

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...

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The Five Best Editing Books For New Writers

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...

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Developmental Editing | How To Elevate Your Story

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...

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