Part editor, part project manager, part confidant, and part therapist.
Read moreWhat 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.
Read moreHow to Overcome Imposter Syndrome (or Any Other Writing Slump)
What to do when your brain won’t let you write.
Read moreIs 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?
Read moreWhat 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.
Read moreTwo Questions You Must Ask Your Protagonist before Your Novel Begins
Learn which parts of your protagonist’s past are key to moving your story forward.
Read moreHow 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.
Read moreThe Biology of Storytelling
When we say reading stories can be a safe way for people to process what’s happening in their lives, that’s not the gushing hyperbole of a bookworm — it’s a scientific fact.
Read moreWorldbuilding in Fiction, Disney Style
Building a world starts with clearly identifying what the story is about.
Read moreWhen Should You Hire a Book Editor?
The answer, of course, is dictated by another question.
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