by Kayleigh | Mar 17, 2023 | Editing Tips
In the spirit of the day, today’s tip is simple: It’s St. Paddy’s Day, not “Patty’s.” Paddy is the shortened version of Pádraig (the Irish spelling of Patrick), while Patty is a shortened version of Patricia. Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhaoibh. 🍀...
by Kayleigh | Mar 3, 2023 | Writing Tips
Strengthen your creative muscles by reading or writing in a genre, tense, or point of view other than the one you usually read or write in. You may not stick with it long-term, but changing things up can spark new ideas and inspire a fresh approach to how you...
by Kayleigh | Feb 24, 2023 | Writing Tips
Ever feel restless, unfocused, or unable to find a rhythm while you write? Try writing in quick sprints! Set a timer for ~15 minutes and focus only on drafting/editing for that time. When the timer goes off, take a break or reset the timer and go again. Why? Giving...
by Kayleigh | Feb 10, 2023 | Freelancer Tips
This one is for the freelancers. Whether you’re a freelance writer, editor, illustrator, designer, etc. you have to know your own worth and the value of your expertise and skill. So, why do we lowball ourselves? 1. Doubt in our ability. For those starting out,...
by Kayleigh | Feb 3, 2023 | Editing Tips
Having trouble spotting typos and issues as you revise? Our brains can get used to our own words, skipping over issues because WE know what we meant. Switching up something small like the typeface or printing your work to edit by hand can provide a mental...