by Kayleigh | Nov 6, 2025 | Editing Tips
Don’t hit “replace all” when using find and replace unless you’ve given thorough consideration to what you may replace by accident. The word you’re replacing may be contained within other words or be used in instances you haven’t thought about, leading to a... by Kayleigh | Oct 24, 2025 | Editing Tips
A lot of folks struggle with the difference between the hyphen (-), the slightly longer en dash (–), and the even longer em dash (—). And they can be confusing! Here’s a very quick overview: Hyphen (-) A hyphen is used to create a compound (cake-loving woman) or when... by Kayleigh | Jul 17, 2025 | Hiring an Editor
Understanding the different levels of editing can be confusing—sometimes they come with different names, sometimes things can get mushed together. But at it’s core, developmental editing is a type of creative problem-solving that takes a hard look at the big picture... by Kayleigh | Jun 27, 2025 | Hiring an Editor
The following questions are based on those I suggest authors ask when determining which editor(s) to choose. FIRST: THE VIBE CHECK EXPERIENCE. Where did you gain your skills? I received my BA in Professional Writing, my MA in Writing and my MFA in Fiction. I also hold... by Kayleigh | May 22, 2025 | Editing Tips
Playing around with punctuation can not only change the meaning of a sentence, it can also allow you to shape the pacing and emotional buildup within a scene. Clarity Punctuation’s impact on clarity is more obvious. Use the wrong punctuation marks, and you can change... by Kayleigh | Mar 20, 2025 | Editing Tips, Writing Tips
While the omniscient point of view (POV) is considered a bit outdated today—with favor being given to third-person limited or first-person—it still comes up now and again. And with it there is the danger of head-hopping, or jumping from one perspective to another. Why...
