by Kayleigh | Sep 8, 2023 | Editing Tips
The end of August was a bit of a hassle with some emergency vet visits (all good now!), so after a brief hiatus from the Friday Tips, I’m back! Writers, you don’t have to accept every edit or suggestion offered on your manuscript. While you may not have as much...
by Kayleigh | Jun 23, 2023 | Editing Tips, Writing Tips
If an editor (or cover designer, illustrator, book formatter, etc.) seems out of your price range, don’t give up! Ask if they have another service that you could benefit from, or if they provide a “light” version of the service you’re...
by Kayleigh | Jun 16, 2023 | Editing Tips, Writing Tips
What YOU know about your world and your characters should be greater than what makes it to the page. If you find yourself explaining every little detail (or info dumping), step back and ask what you need to show to tell your story vs. what you can remove. 🖊 Need help...
by Kayleigh | Jun 14, 2023 | Hiring an Editor, Publishing Tips
Not sure which of my services is right for your story? This is a question I get often when someone first reaches out, and the answer comes down to your goal for your work. Are you looking: ✨ to revise and polish your completed novel-length manuscript; ✨ for feedback...
by Kayleigh | May 19, 2023 | Editing Tips, Writing Tips
Accept even before you begin writing that the final draft of your story or manuscript will likely look very different from the first draft. There are variations on the saying “writing is revising,” but they get down to the same point: writers will likely...
by Kayleigh | Apr 7, 2023 | Editing Tips, Writing Tips
Note: This tip was requested by a follower over on Twitter (Aug. 3, 2023 Update: RIP little bird). Copy editors, please step in to add tips if you have them! Keeping verb tenses consistent and in agreement is a common struggle, especially in early drafts....