26 May writing and editing What Are the Stages of a Manuscript? A Guide for Writers May 26, 2026 By MorningStar Editing LLC 0 comments The stages of a manuscript typically include drafting, early revision, structural revision, readiness for feedback, and editing. Ea...Continue reading
19 May writing and editing Why Understanding Your Audience Is the Key to Stronger Revision May 20, 2026 By MorningStar Editing LLC 0 comments When I taught college English, I often repeated the same lesson: You need to know your audience. Not as theory. Not as a clas...Continue reading
28 Apr writing and editing What Happens After a Manuscript Evaluation? A Step-by-Step Revision Guide for Writers May 1, 2026 By MorningStar Editing LLC 0 comments Receiving a manuscript evaluation is often a turning point for writers.You finally have structured feedback—but then a new question imm...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
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