Yearly Archives: 2026

18 Aug

writing and editing

What Are You Missing When You Read Your Own Manuscript?

• August 18, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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You’ve read your manuscript so many times that you know what comes next.You know the sentence you’re about to read. You know what the c...

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11 Aug

writing and editing

What Happens After You Send Your Manuscript to an Editor?

• August 12, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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What Authors Can Expect After Taking the First Step Toward Professional Editing You finally did it. You sent the email. Af...

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04 Aug

writing and editing

Should You Accept Every Editing Suggestion? What Every Author Should Know

• August 4, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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Should you accept every editing suggestion? No, but you should understand why your editor made the recommendation before deciding w...

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28 Jul

writing and editing

The Hidden Cost of Skipping a Manuscript Evaluation Before Editing

• July 28, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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Why Understanding Your Manuscript Before Editing Can Save Time, Money, and Frustration Many writers assume that once they've fin...

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21 Jul

writing and editing

Clear Instructions Matter More Than Beautiful Photos: What Every Craft Book Author Should Know

• July 21, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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  A beautiful photograph may inspire someone to pick up your craft book. Clear instructions are what help readers succes...

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14 Jul

writing and editing

The Most Common Organizational Problems in Cookbook Manuscripts (and How to Fix Them)

• July 15, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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Writing a cookbook is about more than collecting recipes. It is about creating an experience that guides readers from one recip...

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07 Jul

writing and editing

9 Questions Every Writer Should Ask Before Hiring an Editor

• July 7, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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Hiring an editor is one of the biggest investments you'll make in your writing journey—but hiring the wrong editor, or hiring one t...

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30 Jun

writing and editing

Picture Book Revision: Why Every Manuscript Needs Multiple Drafts

• June 30, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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If you're wondering why picture book revision matters, the answer is simple: every word counts. Revising a picture book isn't ju...

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23 Jun

writing and editing

Why Your Manuscript Still Feels Flat

• June 23, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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What Children’s, Cookbook, and Craft Book Authors Often Miss During Revision You’ve revised your manuscript. You’ve tightened...

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15 Jun

writing and editing

Beta Readers vs. Revision: What Beta Readers Can Tell You (and What They Can’t)

• June 15, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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Beta readers and revision serve different purposes. Beta readers report how a manuscript feels from a reader’s perspective. Revi...

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