FREEBIES & RESOURCES
I cannot imagine life without books any more than I can imagine life without breathing.
— Terry Brooks
— Terry Brooks
Gifts for your writing journey.
Even if we might not end up traveling together on this editing quest (for now), I want you to have the knowledge and confidence you need. Here are multiple resources to help you on your self-editing adventure. And, remember, if you get stuck in a grammar bog or trapped in a comma cave by a giant spider, I’ll be happy to rescue you.
Learning Paths
A map of helpful information for your current location
on your publishing journey courtesy of the writers community,
The Magic of Words, the Alchemy of Editing
Why Do You Need An Editor? The Brutal Truth
A professional editor can work magic for you. (And yes, you need one.) Here are the many ways hiring an editor can kick your writing into the stratosphere and make your book a success.
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What Do Editors Do? Why a Professional Editor Might Be Your Book’s Secret Weapon
What do editors do? Why is it important to hire one? Learn more about the important job of an editor and how they can help your manuscript reach new heights of writing glory.
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The Different Levels of Editing and How to Decide What Your Book Needs
Understanding the many roles an editor can play in your publishing journey is important so you don't waste your time and money barking up the wrong editing tree. Here's a primer on the different levels of editing and how you can decide which one your book needs.
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How Can I Find the Right Editor for My Book? Four Criteria to Use
How do you separate the Fairy Godpeople from the Big Bad Wolves in the editing pack? Here are four "tests" you can use to find the right editor for your book and how to determine if a potential editor passes them.
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Where Can I Find an Editor? Three of the Best Ways to Find “The One”
Where in the world do you find the perfect editor? Here are three of the best places to look for the most qualified, competent, and professional editing wizard for your book.
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Budgeting for Editing: What Goes Into the Cost of Editing A Book
Editing is not where you want to skimp on quality. This post will help you establish the right budget for editing your book through tips on what's included in a cost estimate, how most editors charge, how you'll be expected to pay for services, and ways you can make your budget stretch.
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7 Ways to Fix Your Writer Burnout
Does the thought of adding words to your WIP make you feel like a lead weight is sitting on your chest? Learn more about writer burnout, and read seven ways to fix it so you can get writing again.
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Why I’m Dumping (Most) Social Media, and How to Decide if You Should Too
I’m leaving (most) social media for good. You might be considering the same, given the state of things, so perhaps my whys will help you decide whether or not to do it.
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Are You Afraid an Editor Will Steal Your Work? Don’t Be.
Common sense facts and logic to explain why sharing your full manuscript with an editor is unlikely to put you at risk (and how you can protect your work anyway).
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5 Things I’ve Learned Editing for Publishers
The most surprising things about the traditional publishing process I've learned since becoming a freelancer for Macmillan and how this info can help you if that's your chosen path.
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How to Overcome Your Fear of Sharing Your Writing
I so understand the struggles around sharing your writing with others. Here are a few strategies to make the process less anxiety-inducing.
READ MORESamples & Downloads
Check out these templates for documents I use in my own editing work.
Use them as starters for your self-editing journey, or as examples of what
you’ll receive if you work with me.
Media & Helpful People
A list of my favorite podcasts, websites, courses, and people
who teach writing or in other ways provide help or content to writers.
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Recommended Reading
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