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... by Kayleigh | Feb 23, 2024 | Editing Tips, Writing Tips
Revising a first (or second or third) draft can feel overwhelming. Make it easier on yourself by working in pieces—or passes. Rather than trying to fix plot holes alongside misplaced commas, instead deal with the big problems first and work your way down to typos.... by Kayleigh | Feb 16, 2024 | Writing Tips
Repeating character names throughout a conversation can come across as stiff and ingenuous. (Or worse! It could invoke memories of that old, terrible flirting tip that using someone’s name over and over when talking to them lets them know you’re really...
