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One of the most common questions I get from people who are interested in book editing is how to find editing and proofreading work, particularly with publishers. Breaking in as a freelancer can at times seem impossible, but I promise you that it’s 100 per…
The GSU (goals, stakes, and urgency) method was mentioned in an article on ScriptShadow by Carson Reeves as a method of developing a screenplay – but it works great for novels, too! Screenplay methods can often be applied to novel-writing. Jessica Brody adapted Save the…
Welcome to Author Journeys, an interview series focused on overcoming rejection and other struggles in order to get published, self-publish, or secure literary representation. If you’ve ever felt held back, lost, or stressed out by the path to publication, this series is here to inspire…
Querying agents and being on submission to publishers are two of the most stressful things a writer can do – so how do you survive this waiting game? Well, it isn’t easy, and trust me, as a writer myself, I’ve been there! Querying and submission…
Writing a synopsis for your novel is one of the most difficult tasks you can be asked to do. It involves quite a different skillset. You need to be concise, understandable, and ideally keep it limited to a page in length – all while giving…
Many writers aren’t yet sure which publication path they should take: self-publishing or traditional publishing. Or they may want to go down one route, but are open to the idea of another. There’s a lot to think about when choosing your method of publishing, and…
If you’re considering getting some help with your manuscript, you may be wondering how far in advance you should book an editor. Scheduling is especially important if you’re going to be self-publishing and need to make sure everything is done before your release. Or if…
With 2021 drawing to an end, I thought it’d be fun and interesting to do a roundup of my editing projects this year. If you like stats or you’re interested to see what type of things I work on – and how much work a…