Tag Archives: children’s

07 Jul

writing and editing

9 Questions Every Writer Should Ask Before Hiring an Editor

• July 7, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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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...

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30 Jun

writing and editing

Picture Book Revision: Why Every Manuscript Needs Multiple Drafts

• June 30, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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If you're wondering why picture book revision matters, the answer is simple: every word counts. Revising a picture book isn't ju...

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23 Jun

writing and editing

Why Your Manuscript Still Feels Flat

• June 23, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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What Children’s, Cookbook, and Craft Book Authors Often Miss During Revision You’ve revised your manuscript. You’ve tightened...

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09 Jun

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How to Evaluate Your Manuscript Like a First-Time Reader

• June 9, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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A Children's, Cookbook, and Craft Book Editor's Perspective on Revision and Reader Experience Learning how to evaluate your manu...

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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

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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

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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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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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02 Mar

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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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