Why Does Editing Feel So Personal?
Have you ever received feedback on something you wrote and felt your stomach drop?
Maybe you thought you'd done a good job. Mayb...
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Sep
Tag Archives: cookbook
25
Aug
Why I Don’t Read Every Manuscript the Same Way
The questions I ask before editing, and why they matter to your manuscript
When an author sends me a manuscript, they may assume...
04
Aug
Should You Accept Every Editing Suggestion? What Every Author Should Know
Should you accept every editing suggestion? No, but you should understand why your editor made the recommendation before deciding w...
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...
09
Jun
How to Evaluate Your Manuscript Like a First-Time Reader
A Children's, Cookbook, and Craft Book Editor's Perspective on Revision and Reader Experience
Learning how to evaluate your manu...
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...
19
May
Why Understanding Your Audience Is the Key to Stronger Revision
When I taught college English, I often repeated the same lesson:
You need to know your audience.
Not as theory. Not as a clas...