by Kayleigh | Jan 20, 2023 | Editing Tips
Fragment sentences are not always the enemy you were told they are. When used intentionally, fragments can be a great means of heightening emotion, emphasizing or making your point, drawing attention, generating a sense of urgency, etc. True story! by Kayleigh | Jan 6, 2023 | Editing Tips
Words like “very” and “really” are fine in conversation, but weaken your writing. Instead, look for a strong adjective. Sites like Lose the Very and Word Hippo can help you find alternatives and expand your vocabulary. by Kayleigh | Dec 23, 2022 | Editing Tips, Writing Tips
Round characters are complex, with depth and motivation that helps them to evolve throughout the story. Flat characters are, well, flat. We likely don’t know why and how they are who they are or what they like. They’re easy to sum up in a word or two. Your story... by Kayleigh | Dec 2, 2022 | Editing Tips, Publishing Tips
If your 2023 resolution is going to be to get published, your end of 2022 resolution should be to revise your manuscript. This is a busy time of year for agents and publishers due to NaNoWriMo and folks wanting to check something off their bucket list in the new year.... by Kayleigh | Nov 11, 2022 | Freelancer Tips, Hiring an Editor, Publishing Tips
For a writer to improve what isn’t working in their manuscript, they need to know what is. Different professionals can help you in different ways. While beta readers are intended to give you their perspective of your work as a reader, a developmental editor is... by Kayleigh | Oct 28, 2022 | Editing Tips, Publishing Tips
I met with the head of a literary agency last week (because: work) and we were talking about NaNoWriMo. This person told me they are already preparing for the influx of submissions “because people just write and send it out, they don’t take the time to edit.” I...
