How Does an Editor Know What Your Manuscript Needs?
An editor doesn't just open a manuscript and know what it needs.
At least, I don't.
I have to read it. I have to pay attentio...
08
Sep
Yearly Archives: 2026
03
Sep
What Should Authors Expect From Editorial Feedback?
If you've never worked with an editor before, you may have some idea of what editorial feedback looks like: comments in the margins...
25
Aug
Why I Don’t Read Every Manuscript the Same Way
The questions I ask before editing, and why they matter to your manuscript
When an author sends me a manuscript, they may assume...
18
Aug
What Are You Missing When You Read Your Own Manuscript?
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...
11
Aug
What Happens After You Send Your Manuscript to an Editor?
What Authors Can Expect After Taking the First Step Toward Professional Editing
You finally did it.
You sent the email.
Af...
04
Aug
Should You Accept Every Editing Suggestion? What Every Author Should Know
Should you accept every editing suggestion? No, but you should understand why your editor made the recommendation before deciding w...
28
Jul
The Hidden Cost of Skipping a Manuscript Evaluation Before Editing
Why Understanding Your Manuscript Before Editing Can Save Time, Money, and Frustration
Many writers assume that once they've fin...
21
Jul
Clear Instructions Matter More Than Beautiful Photos: What Every Craft Book Author Should Know
A beautiful photograph may inspire someone to pick up your craft book.
Clear instructions are what help readers succes...
14
Jul
The Most Common Organizational Problems in Cookbook Manuscripts (and How to Fix Them)
Writing a cookbook is about more than collecting recipes. It is about creating an experience that guides readers from one recip...
07
Jul
9 Questions Every Writer Should Ask Before Hiring an Editor
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...