Category: Editing

  • Why Self-Editing is So Hard

    Why Self-Editing is So Hard

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    I spend my days editing other authors’ work, and let me tell you, as much as I enjoy it, it’s not easy. But what’s even harder is editing your own work. I mean, I can do a dozen passes through my own work, applying the same techniques I do to other authors’ work, and still…

  • The Art of the Paragraph Break

    The Art of the Paragraph Break

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    Why it matters more than you think Knowing when to break a paragraph in fiction writing can be confusing. In my editing practice, I often split up longer paragraphs and combine shorter ones to improve flow. As an author, I’ve only recently begun to experiment with smaller, more frequent breaks to help punctuate my narrative.…

  • The Importance of Beta Readers

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    Getting feedback on whatever you write is crucial for helping identify areas in need of improvement and giving you a sense of whether or not your story resonates with your target audience.

  • 2 Reasons Why Self-Editing is Hard and 5 Ways You Can Make it Easier

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    Having an edited, ready-for-publication manuscript is paramount when searching for a publisher or an agent. Some vanity publishers—like EMSA Publishing—will provide editing in exchange for a percentage of the royalties. Others will provide you with a list of approved editors and ask you to pay from your own pocket for their services. Similarly, when self-publishing,…