by Kayleigh | Jul 24, 2026 | Editing Tips, Hiring an Editor
Beta readers can provide authors with amazing data points: will readers like my story? Will they understand what I’ve done? Many authors will hire them before a developmental edit to help clean up the draft before an editor gets it, after the developmental edit... by Kayleigh | Jul 8, 2026 | Editing Tips, Hiring an Editor
Developmental editing is a big investment, one that can be wasted if the manuscript isn’t ready. And yet for many writers, answering the question of when the draft is ready can be a difficult one. What does “ready” mean? “Ready” means that you have taken a... by Kayleigh | Jul 1, 2026 | Writing Exercises and Prompts, Writing Tips
When I taught undergraduate writing courses, my most commonly taught course was an introduction to professional writing. This meant that while I would have a handful of English majors each semester, I also had a lot of students from other majors—students who didn’t... by Kayleigh | Jun 17, 2026 | Marketing Tips, Publishing Tips, Writing Tips
I’m the first to admit that I am terrible at titling my written works. I stress over it too much—what if I pick something and change my mind? What if I don’t hit the right tone? The thing is, your title isn’t just about the story: a good or bad title can... by Kayleigh | Jun 12, 2026 | Editing Tips, Hiring an Editor
It’s a common enough question: what are the types of book editors (and readers) and which one(s) do I need to find or hire? There can also be some confusion, as the lines between the different types of editing/feedback can become blurred. First, if you plan to follow...
