You have an idea. You write a book. You publish a book. Hooray! But. . . there’s a step missing. A step that will ensure your book is professional. A step that will keep, rather than turn away, readers. Editing. Maybe you think I’m crazy for suggesting that someone would skip this step. If so, … Continue reading One Crucial Step You Shouldn’t Skip in Self-Publishing
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5 Most Commonly Misused Words and Phrases (According to an Editor)
The English language is a funny thing. Ask any two people about a specific word or phrase and they'll probably say or explain it differently depending on where they're from and how their family says it. Some people grow up not even knowing that they've got their phrasing or spelling wrong, and those mistakes then … Continue reading 5 Most Commonly Misused Words and Phrases (According to an Editor)
Reblog: How to Polish Your Writing by Real Christian Women
http://realchristianwomen.blog/2023/06/03/how-to-polish-your-writing/ I discovered a gem of a blog this week! Cindy's posts have been a delight to read, especially because they're so useful, yet brief. Her tips are perfect for busy writers. This post is no exception. Polishing your writing, or learning how to "self-edit" as I often call it, can save you much embarrassment, … Continue reading Reblog: How to Polish Your Writing by Real Christian Women
An Overview of the Editing Process
Based on some of your comments and conversations I've had with people lately, I want to write more posts about self-publishing. I know there are a lot of self-published writers who read this blog and I want to bring you more specific content. So today, let's talk about editing. This isn't the first time I've … Continue reading An Overview of the Editing Process
Reblog: Writing Tips/Insights #11: The Rewriting Process
Following on from my post on first drafts, I was going to do a post on second drafts and then so on and so forth, but after much consideration, (and … Writing Tips/Insights #11: The Rewriting Process The rewriting process looks a little different for everyone, but I love this post because the process here … Continue reading Reblog: Writing Tips/Insights #11: The Rewriting Process
Yes, You Should Practise Reading Aloud. Here’s Why!
Nowadays, you can get almost anything read to you at the touch of a button. Word processors can read. Almost every book also has an audiobook. The old days of reading aloud to kids or reading with family are fading away into history. But even with the ease of AI readers and audiobooks, reading aloud … Continue reading Yes, You Should Practise Reading Aloud. Here’s Why!
Wordiness – Why It’s a Problem and How to Recognise It
I'm wordy, guilty as charged. Strangely enough, I'm not a big talker, but when I do talk, I often state my points a few times in different ways before shutting up. It's my perfectionist streak coming out - the first thing out of my mouth never feels good enough, so I have to try and … Continue reading Wordiness – Why It’s a Problem and How to Recognise It
Resource: The 4 Phases of Editing: How to Revise a Novel by Savannah Gilbo
If you’re like most of the writers I work with, getting to the end of a first draft feels both exciting and terrifying at the same time. You’ve probably been working on this story for x-amount of months (or maybe even years!) and all you want is for the story you wrote to (eventually) match … Continue reading Resource: The 4 Phases of Editing: How to Revise a Novel by Savannah Gilbo
Never Trash Anything!
Want to help me get a standing desk? Check out the details in the donation box below the post and read my stories on Vocal! "Cut this scene," the editor says, so off you go to select the doomed section and delete it. In the words of Darth Vader: Nooooo! Never delete anything. Cut? Sure. But … Continue reading Never Trash Anything!
Little Writing Lessons Well Learned
Want to help me get a new desk chair? Check out the details in the donation box below the post! The past five days feel like they've lasted for a year. My kitchen flooded, I finally changed my last name to my husband's, and the next instalment of one of my all-time favourite series was … Continue reading Little Writing Lessons Well Learned
The Story Canvas 