Even the most talented, thoughtful writer can miss critical mistakes when it comes to a passion project. Objective editorial feedback – whether from a professional editor, a beta reader, or even a software program – can help catch and correct embarrassing mistakes before they’re disseminated, along with the manuscript, to a wider audience.
Read MoreAsk the Editor: How Do I Know When I’m Done Editing?
To answer this question, you first have to determine what your goals are for the outcome of the editing process.
Read MoreHow to Edit Your Own Novel: The Secret to Organized, Impactful Self-Revision
Not all creative writers are good at being organized, but you don’t have to be one of them. By learning a bit about narrative theory and the objective way you can organize your editing to-do list, you can successfully edit your own novel.
Read MoreFive Organizational and Motivational Tips for Self-Revision (Video)
If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you’ve completed the first draft of your manuscript.
First off: Congratulations! Second: Hop in. I have five organizational and motivational tips to set you on the path for productive self-revision.
Read MoreThe Dreaded “Middle Book” Syndrome (and How to Avoid It)
When it comes to planned trilogies, it can be challenging for the second installment to hold the reader’s attention. The overarching conflict is set up in the first book and concludes in the third. Meanwhile, in the second book, there’s often nothing to see for miles around but a whole bunch of rising action.
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