Tag Archives: editing

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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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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21 Apr

writing and editing

Manuscript Evaluation vs. Developmental Editing: What Authors Need to Know

• April 21, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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If you’re preparing your manuscript for professional feedback, you’ve probably seen two terms: manuscript evaluation and developmen...

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08 Apr

writing and editing

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

• April 20, 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 wit...

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13 Mar

writing and editing

What Does a Book Editor Actually Do? A Clear Guide for Writers

• April 8, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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Many writers eventually ask the same question: what does a book editor actually do?In simple terms, a book editor helps writers improve...

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02 Mar

writing and editing

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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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
• 0 comments

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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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
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Marketing children’s books is often misunderstood—and many authors don’t realize just how different it is from marketing novels until t...

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