Wheeless Edits’ Blog
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The Memoirist’s Private Journal: 7 Prompts to Uncover Your Book’s Core Theme
Journaling is a secret engine behind powerful memoir writing. It gives authors a safe, private place to explore raw memories and feelings, ultimately distilling them…
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Memoir is Not a Diary: How to Tell Your Story in a Way That Resonates
A memoir is not a diary. It is an artful act of storytelling, crafted to take readers on a journey of meaning and empathy instead…
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Does Your Psychological Thriller Hook Readers Instantly?
When it comes to psychological thrillers, the hook in those first ten pages is make-or-break. This is where readers decide to settle in or slip…
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Writing a Psychological Thriller? Don’t Forget the Emotional Pacing.
Every psychological thriller needs its signature elements: the unreliable narrator, inner crisis, mind-bending twists, and authentically complex characters. But if you want your thriller to…
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What Makes a Memoir
Welcome to the third installment of “What Makes a . . .” In What Makes a Memoir we will take a look at five elements…
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What Makes a Fantasy Novel
Welcome to Part 2 of the series “What Makes a . . .” What Makes a Fantasy Novel focuses on five elements that hook your…
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What Makes a Psychological Thriller
Welcome to Part 1 of “What Makes a . . .” a series of posts where I will be sharing the top principles of what…
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A Peek into My Editing Space
Welcome! I am excited to give you a behind-the-scenes peek into my editing space. I know that it’s hard to trust someone with your project…
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Beyond the Red Pen: An Editor’s Eye with a Teacher’s Heart
An Editor’s Eye with a Teacher’s Heart I approach every project with a unique blend of classroom experience and editorial expertise. After a decade working…
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Grammar Tips from an Editor
What Do Authors Need to Know? 9 Most Common Grammar Mistakes Whether you are polishing your first manuscript or gearing up for publication, grammar is…
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What it Means to “Find Your Voice” as a Writer
What It Means to “Find Your Voice” as a Writer “Find your voice.” Advice every writer hears, yet few can define. As an editor and…
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Why Your Book’s First 10 Pages Matter More Than the Next 100
You can write the most brilliant book in the world – but if the first 10 pages fall flat, most readers won’t stick around to…
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