THE EDITOR’S BLOG
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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.
What It REALLY Means to Make Progress Editing Your Novel
How do you know whether you’re actually making progress? Here’s what editing progress looks like—and why it doesn’t look like you might expect.
The Most Joyful Editing Feedback I Ever Give
I share a lot of feedback with writers every day. But there’s one piece of feedback that’s my absolute favorite. Here’s the best feedback I can give you.
The Top 5 Lessons From Year 1 of Building My Editing Business
Writing a book and building a business have more in common than you might think. Here are five business-building tips that apply to your writing life, too.
The Top 5 Editing Tips From Your Next Draft in 2023
Out of fifty editing tips in 2023, these are the top five I recommend you use in your novel right away.
My Biggest Takeaway From Coaching Writers in 2023
I’ve coached dozens of writers and edited dozens of novels in 2023. And while the stories are all different, there’s something they all have in common. Here’s my biggest takeaway from coaching writers in 2023.