by Kayleigh | Jun 30, 2023 | Marketing Tips
Writers, you should start thinking about your marketing strategy early—even while you’re still revising. Cutting major chapters and scenes? Don’t throw them away! Save them in a separate file and clean them up to be bonus material on your site later, or a...
by Kayleigh | Jun 23, 2023 | Editing Tips, Writing Tips
If an editor (or cover designer, illustrator, book formatter, etc.) seems out of your price range, don’t give up! Ask if they have another service that you could benefit from, or if they provide a “light” version of the service you’re...
by Kayleigh | Jun 16, 2023 | Editing Tips, Writing Tips
What YOU know about your world and your characters should be greater than what makes it to the page. If you find yourself explaining every little detail (or info dumping), step back and ask what you need to show to tell your story vs. what you can remove. 🖊 Need help...
by Kayleigh | Jun 14, 2023 | Hiring an Editor, Publishing Tips
Not sure which of my services is right for your story? This is a question I get often when someone first reaches out, and the answer comes down to your goal for your work. Are you looking: ✨ to revise and polish your completed novel-length manuscript; ✨ for feedback...
by Kayleigh | Jun 9, 2023 | Writing Tips
In genre fiction, each scene you write should be moving your plot forward. That doesn’t mean it’s all about the ACTION—you also need time for REACTION. (These are sometimes referred to as “scene” and “sequel.”) Sometimes as we “get to...