by Kayleigh | Jul 19, 2024 | Writing Tips
Our mental health can be affected as we write—sometimes without us even realizing it. It’s important to be mindful of the emotional and mental investment we’re giving to our stories and to take a step back to protect ourselves when needed. This is especially... by Kayleigh | Jul 12, 2024 | Featured, Hiring an Editor
I see this question asked often across social media and forums. After all, editing is a large investment and the writing community is flooded with folks calling themselves an editor. So, what should you consider? Experience is a key aspect of finding the right person... by Kayleigh | Jul 4, 2024 | Hiring an Editor
Once you’re ready to hire an editor (or two), you may start to see “sample edit” popping up. A sample edit is a short edit a freelancer may offer on a chapter or small excerpt of work by an author who is interested in hiring them and with whom they... by Kayleigh | Jun 28, 2024 | Writing Tips
Writing characters who feel real to the reader can seem easier said than done, right? Maybe so. But there are a few things you can do to help yourself create characters who pop off the page and feel genuine. Here are 7 quick tips to help you write characters who feel... by Kayleigh | Mar 1, 2024 | Editing Tips
A vague pronoun reference occurs when a pronoun could be referring to multiple antecedents. This lack of clarity can lead to confusion, especially in scenes with a lot of people speaking/acting or in scenes with a lot of action, such as a fight. I spot vague pronouns...
