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While the omniscient point of view (POV) is considered a bit outdated today—with favor being given to third-person limited or first-person—it still comes up now and again.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... by Kayleigh | Dec 27, 2024 | Hiring an Editor, Writing Tips
Assessing feedback is a skill, and while most writers tend to develop a gut instinct for it, that takes time. I recently worked with a client who had received such varied feedback from their initial readers that they felt confused and pulled in too many directions....
