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08 Apr

writing and editing

What Makes Writing and Editing a Craft Book Different (and Why It Matters)

• April 8, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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Craft books are more than creative inspiration. They’re teaching tools, visual guides, and invitations for readers to make somet...

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07 Apr

writing and editing

Working with an Editor: Author S.P. Brown Shares Her Experiences (Part II)

• April 7, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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What is it really like to work with a professional editor on a children’s or middle-grade manuscript? In Part II of this author ...

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01 Apr

writing and editing

What Is a Manuscript Evaluation? Why Writers Need One Before Editing

• April 8, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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A manuscript evaluation is a professional review that focuses on structure, clarity, and overall effectiveness rather than grammar ...

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26 Mar

writing and editing

The Most Common Mistakes New Writers Make in Children’s Books (and How to Fix Them)

• April 8, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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  The most common mistakes new writers make in children’s books include writing from an adult perspective, overexplaining e...

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18 Mar

writing and editing

How to Write a Children’s Book: A Practical Guide for New Authors

• April 8, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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 Many people say they want to write a children’s book.Some have a story from their childhood they want to share. Others want to create ...

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13 Mar

writing and editing

What Does a Book Editor Actually Do? A Clear Guide for Writers

• April 8, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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Many writers eventually ask the same question: what does a book editor actually do?In simple terms, a book editor helps writers improve...

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02 Mar

writing and editing

Writing for and Truly Knowing Your Young Audience

• April 8, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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Why Word Choice and Voice Matter in Children’s, Middle-Grade, and Young Adult (YA) BooksWhen writing for young readers—whether picture ...

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23 Feb

writing and editing

Is Your Manuscript Truly Ready? An Editor’s Perspective for Children’s, Cookbook, and Craft Book Authors

• February 23, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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If you’re preparing to submit to agents or planning to self-publish, you’ve likely asked: Is this manuscript ready? Serious a...

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11 Feb

writing and editing

Writing for Young Readers: An Interview with Author S. P. Brown

• February 11, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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As part of my ongoing questionnaire series designed to support and guide emerging and established authors, I invited author S.P. Br...

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29 Jan

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What Makes Writing and Editing a Craft Book Different (and Why It Matters)

• February 11, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
• 0 comments

Craft books are more than creative inspiration. They’re teaching tools, visual guides, and invitations for readers to make something wi...

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