Wheeless Edits’ Blog

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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
3 Signs You Might Be Too Close to Your Manuscript (and what to do about it)

Are You Too Close to Your Manuscript? You’ve been living inside your manuscript for weeks, maybe months, or even years. You know it inside and…
How I Keep Feedback Kind and Constructive – It’s an Art

When I tell people I’m a book coach and copy editor, they often imagine me with a red pen, slashing through manuscripts like a literary…
Why Editing Isn’t Just About Grammar: It’s About Protecting the Reader’s Experience

When most people hear the word editing, they think of red pens, grammar rules (the dreaded grammar police), and someone wagging a finger at a…