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A Deep Look at Deep Editing

A Deep Look at Deep Editing

September 16, 2024September 15, 2024

What makes the difference between a good novel and a great one? Simple: the editing. Seasoned fiction writers know that…

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10 Self-Editing Tips for Fiction Writers

10 Self-Editing Tips for Fiction Writers

August 19, 2024August 18, 2024

Editing’s a dirty job, but someone has to do it. The best person, though, to edit a manuscript or article…

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How to Be a Clever Writer

How to Be a Clever Writer

September 25, 2023

Has anyone ever told you how clever you are? No? Or maybe they said that to you but didn’t mean…

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Done with Your Draft—What Next?

Done with Your Draft—What Next?

May 9, 2022

If you’ve recently finished writing the first draft to your first book, congratulations! If you’re getting there, applying many of…

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Spin That Captivating Tale

Spin That Captivating Tale

June 22, 2020

Today’s guest post is by Carla D. Bass. Rumpelstiltskin spins straw into gold. An author employs an intriguing plot, captivating…

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Are You Making These 3 Common Revision Mistakes?

Are You Making These 3 Common Revision Mistakes?

September 21, 2016

Today’s guest post is by Janice Hardy. I’ve always enjoyed revising a novel, both with my own books and helping…

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7 Quick Ways to Whip Your Novel into Shape

7 Quick Ways to Whip Your Novel into Shape

July 20, 2016February 19, 2024

Whipping a novel into shape is a daunting task for many writers. The pain involved with trying to trim down…

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Easy Tips to Help You Save Money on That Necessary Edit

Easy Tips to Help You Save Money on That Necessary Edit

September 1, 2014

Today’s post is by editor Katherine Pickett: Finished that novel? Time to get it edited by a professional? For the…

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Someone Has Their Pronouns Goofy

Someone Has Their Pronouns Goofy

December 14, 2012

It’s sometimes hard to make sense of whether certain pronouns are singular or plural, so here are some helpful explanations….

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