Tag Archives: authors

26 May

writing and editing

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

• May 26, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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The stages of a manuscript typically include drafting, early revision, structural revision, readiness for feedback, and editing. Ea...

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19 May

writing and editing

Why Understanding Your Audience Is the Key to Stronger Revision

• May 20, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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When I taught college English, I often repeated the same lesson: You need to know your audience. Not as theory. Not as a clas...

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12 May

writing and editing

What Does It Mean to Americanize a Manuscript? (US Editing Explained)

• May 12, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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What “ to Americanize a Manuscript” Means in Editing Many writers assume English works the same way across every market. In publ...

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05 May

writing and editing

Have You Revised Enough—or Are You Stuck in a Revision Loop?

• May 5, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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How to Know If You’ve Revised Enough (Before Seeking Professional Feedback) You’ve rewritten and revised the same section more t...

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28 Apr

writing and editing

What Happens After a Manuscript Evaluation? A Step-by-Step Revision Guide for Writers

• May 1, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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Receiving a manuscript evaluation is often a turning point for writers.You finally have structured feedback—but then a new question imm...

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15 Apr

writing and editing

How to Market Children’s Books: Interview with Author S.P. Brown (Part III)

• April 15, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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Marketing children’s books as an indie author is often misunderstood. Many self-published authors don’t realize how different it is...

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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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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

MorningStar Editing LLC, writing and editing

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

• February 11, 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 something wi...

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