What are your publishing goals?
Can you imagine the extradimensional bliss of watching your book become the next hot thing? While many authors dream of being the next Mark Dawson or Hugh Howey, in our […]
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How should you acknowledge your editor in your book?
Editors have a reputation for wanting to keep their work behind the scenes. Even the freedom of self-publishing authors to generously acknowledge and credit their editors’ contributions hasn’t done much
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10 kinds of books anyone who writes fiction should be reading
Are you well-read? Do you know what’s hot in your genre right now? What are fans reading more of? What are they reading less of? Whether or not you consider
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The top two priorities for aspiring writers
As an aspiring author, you probably always pictured yourself tucked away somewhere cozy for long stretches of intense writing and then kicking up your heels afterwards in an explosion of
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Writing Voice: What it is—and what it isn’t
What makes up an author’s writing voice? You’d think it would be skillful writing. But all too often, authors are told weak writing habits are excusable—and sometimes even worthy of
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How to handle editing and feedback on your novel
No author wants spend time changing a bunch of commas in their manuscript—except when the editor recommends deep changes, at which point changing commas is often all you feel capable
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Developmental editing or copyediting: Which do you need?
If you could only afford one round of editing, should you choose developmental editing or copyediting? Developmental (story) editing ensures that your story is strong and vital. Copyediting crosses all
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3 ways to waste good writing and editing
So you’ve had your manuscript professionally edited. That decision marks you as an author who understands self-publishing means assuming responsibility for professional-quality editing and revision. Great start! But the finish
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Where to find writing critique partners and groups
You’ve poured your heart and soul into your manuscript, and you’ve taken it as far as you can on your own. Now it’s time to widen the circle of your
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The author’s survival guide to Track Changes
Track Changes—a fate worth than death? Though revising an edit full of tracked changes and comments can seem utterly intimidating the first time, a few simple guidelines will keep you
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