Tag Archives: writing

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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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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07 Apr

writing and editing

Working with an Editor: Author S.P. Brown Shares Her Experiences (Part II)

• April 7, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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What is it really like to work with a professional editor on a children’s or middle-grade manuscript? In Part II of this author ...

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18 Mar

writing and editing

How to Write a Children’s Book: A Practical Guide for New Authors

• April 8, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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 Many people say they want to write a children’s book.Some have a story from their childhood they want to share. Others want to create ...

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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

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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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11 Feb

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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

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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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05 Jan

writing and editing

Interview with Children’s Author Stephanie Riley

• January 30, 2026
• By MorningStar Editing LLC
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When thinking about subjects for a series of blog posts for my MorningStar Editing LLC website, I decided to interview a children’s aut...

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