What Does My Editor Mean by “This Isn’t Clear”?
You're reading through your edited manuscript when you come across a comment in the margin:
“This isn't clear.”
You read the ...
20
Oct
Tag Archives: authors
13
Oct
Why Didn’t My Editor Just Fix It?
Why didn’t my editor just fix it?
If you’ve ever opened your edited manuscript and found a comment like “I’m not sure this is cl...
06
Oct
What Does a Good Author-Editor Relationship Look Like?
We've spent the last several posts looking at what happens when you put your manuscript in an editor's hands.
How does an editor...
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...
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...
28
Jul
The Hidden Cost of Skipping a Manuscript Evaluation Before Editing
Why Understanding Your Manuscript Before Editing Can Save Time, Money, and FrustrationMany writers assume that once they've finished re...
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...
23
Jun
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...
02
Jun
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
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...