THE EDITOR’S BLOG
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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.
How to Make Sure Even Your “Slow” Scenes Keep Your Readers Hooked
Some of your scenes are inherently exciting. And some of them . . . aren’t. Here’s how to make sure even the slowest scenes keep your readers turning pages.
How to Figure Out What Your Character REALLY Wants
What does your character want? More importantly, why do they want it? The why behind your character’s want is the key to making your readers love your story.
How to Flesh Out Flat Characters With Just 4 Questions
You don’t need a hundred questions to create vibrant, believable, unforgettable characters. You need just four—the right four.
How Do You Know When You’re Done Editing Your Novel?
It’s the Holy Grail of editing questions: how do you know when you’re done? Here’s how I help my clients decide when their stories are ready to publish.
The Most Important Principle When Choosing Your Point of View
Every point of view you choose comes with limitations. But those limitations aren’t a weakness—they’re actually strengths you can leverage in your stories.