It's the most wonderful time of the year! NaNoWriMo 2023 is a scant few weeks away—er, for some of us. Not participating this year? Same, friend. But that doesn't mean...
Magic writer, if you're new to this book-writing-and-publishing business (or maybe not so new), you might have heard someone mention something-something-Chicago-style and wondered, what the heck? What does the Windy...
Last month, I talked about a few signs it's time to part ways, sadly, with your current editor. Several readers came back with a very important question, one especially relevant...
An author-editor relationship can be one of the most rewarding, collaborative partnerships you can have, and finding a good one is exceedingly beneficial to your success and growth as a...
I recently ran across this question in a Facebook writers' group: "If you absolutely can't afford to hire an editor or to have your novel professionally edited, what would you...
If you're any kind of writer, even a beginner, I'm sure you've heard a million times to never, ever, ever use a point of view technique called "head-hopping." And if I...
You've typed "THE END" on your first draft—hooray! Maybe you're finishing up the project you started during NaNoWriMo (or several NaNos ago), or you've been furiously working on this brilliant...
Last week, I attended the virtual Women in Publishing Summit, and it was ❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥. I learned a ton and made so many awesome connections with writers, editors, publishing professionals, and...
Hey, magic writers! A few months ago, I asked some of my former and potential clients, friends, and colleagues (YOU!) to tell me what was missing from the editing landscape....
If you're a newbie indie author ready to release your book baby into the world, you're probably looking for all the advice you can get about what comes after the...
