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...
29
Sep
Tag Archives: manuscript evaluation
22
Sep
Can An Editor Be Wrong About Your Manuscript?
Yes. An editor can be wrong about your manuscript.
I know that may sound like an odd thing for an editor to say. After all, you ...
08
Sep
How Does an Editor Know What Your Manuscript Needs?
An editor doesn't just open a manuscript and know what it needs.
At least, I don't.
I have to read it. I have to pay attentio...
03
Sep
What Should Authors Expect From Editorial Feedback?
If you've never worked with an editor before, you may have some idea of what editorial feedback looks like: comments in the margins...
11
Aug
What Happens After You Send Your Manuscript to an Editor?
What Authors Can Expect After Taking the First Step Toward Professional Editing
You finally did it.
You sent the email.
Af...
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...
14
Jul
The Most Common Organizational Problems in Cookbook Manuscripts (and How to Fix Them)
Writing a cookbook is about more than collecting recipes. It is about creating an experience that guides readers from one recip...
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...
30
Jun
Picture Book Revision: Why Every Manuscript Needs Multiple Drafts
If you're wondering why picture book revision matters, the answer is simple: every word counts.
Revising a picture book isn't ju...