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  • Why Self-Editing is So Hard

    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…

  • Write • Revise • Repeat: A Self-Editing Toolkit at EFACON2026

    I am thrilled to announce that I will be presenting a session at this year’s Editorial Freelancer’s Association’s virtual EFACON 2026 conference! The name of my session is “Write • Revise • Repeat: A Self-Editing Toolkit.” Here’s a bit more about it: Even experienced editors struggle to edit their own work. Our expertise does not…

  • The Dos and Don’ts of Naming Characters

    What every writer needs to know about naming characters JK Rowling knew what she was doing when she named her characters. Harry, for example, is derived from Henry, “a name which was favoured by many an English king.” Dumbledore’s first name, Albus, means white, the colour of his beard. In iZombie, Liv Moore’s name is…

  • A Quick Guide to Graphics and Copyright

    Graphics and publishing go hand-in-hand. As an author, you will need to use images on your cover. You can also use images for chapter headers, section breaks, or figures inside your book. But how do you know if you have the legal rights to use the images you choose? In this post, we talk about…

  • The Art of the Paragraph Break

    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.…

  • Building a Unique Distribution Network

    As a self-published author Congratulations! You’ve completed your first book! Now comes the challenge: self-publishing. Where will you post it for online distribution? There are many places to sell your book online, but where should you start? What should you consider before deciding which sites to use? Is it better to cast a wide distribution…

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