The best novels combine rock-solid story structure with scenes that are unputdownable on every page. Here’s how one writer and two editors polished a story at every level.
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What Is a Manuscript Evaluation? (And Do You Need One?)
The manuscript evaluation is one of the most common services developmental editors offer. Find out what it is, what to expect when you get one, and how to know when you really need one.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What NOT to Say to Your Developmental Editor
The writer-editor relationship can be a rewarding creative partnership. But this phrase will block your learning and stop you from making the most of your editor’s feedback.
How to Choose the Right Writing Resources for YOU Right Now, Part 2
It’s tough to decide what writing path is right for you. That’s why it takes not one, but two articles to cover it all! In this article, I’ll coach you through the second part of my decision-making framework.