Why Do Authors Need Editors?

If you want to produce a polished, professional, and captivating book, investing in professional editorial support is the way to do it.

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Accountability for Authors

We get by with a little help from our friends.

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What Is a Ghostwriter, and Should I Hire One?

How many brilliant people would love to write a book, if only…?

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What Is A Book Coach?

Part editor, part project manager, part confidant, and part therapist.

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What Is a Manuscript Critique?

A 360° view of a draft: what’s working, what’s not, and what concrete steps I recommend an author take to prepare the manuscript for publication.

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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome (or Any Other Writing Slump)

What to do when your brain won’t let you write.

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Is Your Writing Process More Like Papier Mâché or Sculpture?

When you sit down to write, are you making papier-mâché or sculpture? Why do you prefer that approach? What do you struggle with, and how do you overcome those challenges?

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What Are Beta Readers, and Do I Really Need Them?

Learn what beta readers do and how to work with them to make sure your manuscript is a page turner.

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How to Prepare Your Manuscript for Editing

Before you reach out to an editor, here are four things to do to be sure your manuscript is in great shape.

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Worldbuilding in Fiction, Disney Style

Building a world starts with clearly identifying what the story is about.

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