Do you want to find a critique partner or beta reader but don't know where to look for one? Writers pour their hearts and souls into crafting stories, but the road to writing and publishing doesn't have to be navigated alone. The journey of honing one's craft often...
Welcome to my new series of articles, where I give you a peek into the life of a fiction editor and book coach, such as the editorial projects I worked on, the craft books I read, the writing podcasts I listened to, or the craft events I attended. Here’s a small...
There's a reason why YA fantasy and sci-fi novels are so addictive. It's a genre of fiction that contains universal and omnipresent tropes. Writers shouldn't be afraid to use tropes because they're part of the genre—and there's always room for new ways to use them....
Have you been toying with the idea of a novel for some time now, and don't know whether to take the plunge and write it? Or perhaps you've taken a writing course and are wondering whether you're ready to take the next step. Sometimes all it takes is an idea, a pen,...
You’ve written a novel and now you want to know how potential readers would receive it. Or you’re looking for a writing partner to hold you accountable and give input as you write or revise. It is possible to get feedback on your fiction writing, at any stage of the...
Have you ever wished you had someone working alongside you as you write your novel? Do you want not just an editor, but someone who truly understands the different building blocks of a story and has a system to help you write and finish it? Then I have good news! All...
After months of working on your nonfiction project, you’ve completed the first draft of your manuscript. Congratulations! You’re already ahead of most people. Take the time to acknowledge it and pat yourself on the back. But there’s more to do… If you want your book...
You’ve carved time out of a busy schedule, overcome the obstacle of procrastination, silenced the nagging voices of doubt, and (finally!), you’ve written a novel. Congratulations! Already you’ve accomplished something that many people only ever dream of doing. But the...
With so many editorial services out there, it can be daunting for new writers to know what kind of services they should seek, and when. Here's a brief overview of the four main types of editing you'll most likely need when preparing your fiction or nonfiction...
Sometimes referred to as substantive, structural, or content editing - although they are not always the same thing - there’s no standard definition for what developmental editing is. If you're considering hiring a freelance editor, it can be difficult to know what...