THE EDITOR’S BLOG
Learn to edit your novel
with expert articles, audio guides, worksheets, and free resources.
Why You Must Show Time Passing in Your Novel
In your story, YOU are responsible for making time pass. Here’s why time matters—and what happens if you forget to include it in your novel.
When Should You Practice, and When Should You Publish?
Writing is a skill, and there’s always more to learn. Here’s how to decide whether to focus on practicing new writing skills or publishing using the skills you’ve already developed.
You Can’t Skip Learning How to Write a Novel. Here’s Why
We’d all like to write amazing novels right off the bat. But great storytelling is a skill. And in order to use a skill, first you have to learn a skill. Here’s what it looks like to learn to write great novels—and how to tell when you’ve mastered the skill.
4 Tips for Your First Time Working With an Editor
When you start working with an editor for the first time, it can feel a little scary. But when you know what to expect, it becomes less scary and more accessible—and maybe even exciting.
So let’s demystify what it’s like to work with an editor with four top tips to help you make the most of your work together.
4 Tips to Find the Right Editor for Your Novel
One of the most rewarding parts of the editing process can be working with a developmental editor. But if you’ve never worked with an editor before, it can also be the most scary and intimidating part of the process. Never fear—I have four tips to help you find and work with the right editor for your novel.
Why Writers Resist Measuring Their Craft (And Why You Shouldn’t)
Great storytelling isn’t magic. It’s not based on inherent creative genius. That means it can be learned, practiced, studied, and understood—and it’s no less beautiful for it.
The Pros and Cons of Group Coaching for Writers
There are so many forms that working with an editor can take. Here’s why a group coaching program might be the perfect fit for you and your writing goals.
5 Steps to Edit the Second Draft of a Novel
In order to edit a novel, you need a process. Use this simple, five-step process to make your editing clearer, more efficient, and more effective.
Why a Page One Rewrite Is Actually Worth Celebrating
While a page one rewrite might look (and sometimes feel) like you’re going backwards, in reality, this is some of the most significant editing progress you can make.