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 0 comments 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 ...Continue reading
01 Apr writing and editing What Is a Manuscript Evaluation? Why Writers Need One Before Editing April 8, 2026 By MorningStar Editing LLC 0 comments A manuscript evaluation is a professional review that focuses on structure, clarity, and overall effectiveness rather than grammar ...Continue reading
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 0 comments 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 ...Continue reading
13 Mar writing and editing What Does a Book Editor Actually Do? A Clear Guide for Writers April 8, 2026 By MorningStar Editing LLC 0 comments Many writers eventually ask the same question: what does a book editor actually do?In simple terms, a book editor helps writers improve...Continue reading
02 Mar writing and editing Writing for and Truly Knowing Your Young Audience April 8, 2026 By MorningStar Editing LLC 0 comments Why Word Choice and Voice Matter in Children’s, Middle-Grade, and Young Adult (YA) BooksWhen writing for young readers—whether picture ...Continue reading
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 0 comments If you’re preparing to submit to agents or planning to self-publish, you’ve likely asked: Is this manuscript ready? Serious a...Continue reading
21 Jan writing and editing Interview #3: Children’s Book Marketing Questions and Answers With Author Stephanie Riley January 30, 2026 By MorningStar Editing LLC 0 comments Marketing children’s books is often misunderstood—and many authors don’t realize just how different it is from marketing novels until t...Continue reading
12 Jan writing and editing The Children’s Book Editing Process: An Interview with Author Stephanie Riley (Part II) January 30, 2026 By MorningStar Editing LLC 1 comment In the second part of this interview series, children’s author Stephanie Riley shares what she learned about the editing process, worki...Continue reading