Editing & Manuscripts
What Is the Difference Between a Good Story and...
What does a book editor do, and what can editing realistically change? Here is the difference between a good story and a well-edited book.
What Is the Difference Between a Good Story and...
What does a book editor do, and what can editing realistically change? Here is the difference between a good story and a well-edited book.
How to Fix Pacing Problems Without Cutting Your...
Pacing problems rarely mean cutting your favorite scenes. Here is how to fix pacing in a novel with a scene audit, smarter cuts and well-placed quiet moments.
How to Fix Pacing Problems Without Cutting Your...
Pacing problems rarely mean cutting your favorite scenes. Here is how to fix pacing in a novel with a scene audit, smarter cuts and well-placed quiet moments.
How to Write Dialogue That Sounds Natural
Natural dialogue is not how people really talk. It is a shaped version of it. Here is how to write natural dialogue, with tags, beats, subtext and an original example.
How to Write Dialogue That Sounds Natural
Natural dialogue is not how people really talk. It is a shaped version of it. Here is how to write natural dialogue, with tags, beats, subtext and an original example.
Why Your First Chapter Matters More Than You Think
Your first chapter decides whether readers keep going. Here is how to write a strong first chapter: tension, character, restraint with backstory, and how to test it.
Why Your First Chapter Matters More Than You Think
Your first chapter decides whether readers keep going. Here is how to write a strong first chapter: tension, character, restraint with backstory, and how to test it.
How Do You Know When Your Manuscript Is Ready f...
When is the right time to hire a book editor? Here is how to tell if your manuscript is ready, what to send, and which editing stage to start with.
How Do You Know When Your Manuscript Is Ready f...
When is the right time to hire a book editor? Here is how to tell if your manuscript is ready, what to send, and which editing stage to start with.
What Does a Manuscript Assessment Include?
A manuscript assessment gives you an editor's high-level read of your whole book and a clear revision plan. Here is what it includes and when to book one.
What Does a Manuscript Assessment Include?
A manuscript assessment gives you an editor's high-level read of your whole book and a clear revision plan. Here is what it includes and when to book one.