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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

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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

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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

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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...

30 Jun

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Picture Book Revision: Why Every Manuscript Needs Multiple Drafts

If you're wondering why picture book revision matters, the answer is simple: every word counts. Revising a picture book isn't ju...

23 Jun

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Why Your Manuscript Still Feels Flat

What Children’s, Cookbook, and Craft Book Authors Often Miss During Revision You’ve revised your manuscript. You’ve tightened...

15 Jun

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

Beta readers and revision serve different purposes. Beta readers report how a manuscript feels from a reader’s perspective. Revi...

09 Jun

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How to Evaluate Your Manuscript Like a First-Time Reader

A Children's, Cookbook, and Craft Book Editor's Perspective on Revision and Reader Experience Learning how to evaluate your manu...

02 Jun

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What Do Readers Notice That Writers Don’t

A Children’s, Cookbook, and Craft Book Editor’s Perspective on Manuscript Clarity, Structure, and Reader Experience Writers ofte...

26 May

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What Are the Stages of a Manuscript? A Guide for Writers

The stages of a manuscript typically include drafting, early revision, structural revision, readiness for feedback, and editing. Ea...

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