What is a Copyedit and When Do You Need One?
Learn what a professional copyedit is, what a copyeditor looks at when copyediting your manuscript and what you can expect from this service!
What is a Line Edit and When Do You Need One?
Learn about the different stages of editing, where line editing comes in, and what it entails!
What is a Manuscript Critique and When Do You Need One
In this weekly series, I break down the different types of editing, the order these editing stages should follow, and when you can consider your manuscript ready for each stage. This week I talk about Manuscript Critiques. Read on to learn all about this editing service!
What is a Developmental Edit and When Do You Need One
Read along to learn all about developmental editing, when and why you need it and what elements of your story it addresses.
Celebrating Latinx Writers During Latinx Heritage Month
For those readers who aren’t aware, this editor is a Latina, so the period of September 15th to October 15th is a special one for me. It’s the time of year where my culture and my heritage gets some recognition, when at last eyes can turn on us, and we can feel seen, and remind…
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How to Effectively Write and Convey Emotion in Your Story
Writing emotion can be tricky. Some writers may be under the impression that the way to do this is by amplifying the drama in a scene, by inserting long monologues, or showing the characters having intense physical reactions. This isn’t always the best way to handle a character’s emotions as it can cross into melodrama. Read on to find out how to effectively write and convey emotion in your story.
What’s an Unreliable Narrator and How to Write One
Reading and writing about an unreliable narrator can be thrilling, but it can also be a bit tricky. Read on for some tips that are sure to help you make the most out of writing an unreliable narrator!
Why You Should Avoid Melodrama in Your Writing
New writers often conclude that to write a strongly emoted scene one must amp up all the reactions, the dialogue, and the moment must become BIGGER. But this isn’t true. All this does is create melodrama. More often than not, less is more. Read on to find out why should avoid melodrama in your writing and tips on how to achieve this.
How to Describe Physical Appearance and Make Your Characters Stand Out
Describing the characters in your novel can be one of the most fun aspects of writing. And you can play with it as much as you like, especially if you want to ensure that your characters stand out and become memorable. Read on for some tips on how to make the most of describing your character’s physical appearance.
Is Your Novel Romance or Women’s Fiction
There’s some confusion about what exactly categorizes a novel as romance. The idea seems to be that if your novel includes a love story it automatically falls under romance. However, this is incorrect and could cost writers a spot with their agent or publisher of choice, not to mention, reader expectations for the romance genre are high. Read on to learn what defines a novel as romance and what the differences are between that and women’s fiction.
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