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Common Fiction Writing Mistakes: Part 1 (Passive Voice & More)
If you’re worried there are “secret rules” you’re breaking in your manuscript, you’re not alone – most writers feel this way at some point! Let’s break down some common fiction writing mistakes so you know what to work on. Passive Sentence Structure Passive voice sneaks in when the subject receives the action, like “The ball…
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Small Business Editing: How Clear Words Strengthen Your Brand
Small-business owners do more writing than they realize – websites, emails, newsletters, social media posts, menus, you name it. You don’t have to be a writer to deserve clear, polished words that represent your work well. In this post I share how editing can support your business voice without erasing your personality. What kind of…
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Beyond the Red Pen: An Editor with a Teacher’s Heart
An Editor with a Teacher’s Heart I approach every project with a unique blend of classroom experience and editorial expertise. My teacher-editor lens helps me see each manuscript as a whole while also noticing the small moments where an author may need clarity, encouragement, or direction. After a decade working as an elementary school teacher,…
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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 essential. While storytelling is the heart of your book, clear and correct grammar is the vessel that delivers your story to readers. Even seasoned writers slip up on the basics,…
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Self-Editing My Writing Prompt
Leaving My Bubble This February I decided to leave my introverted bubble and attend two different writer’s groups that meet locally. One of the groups does a monthly writing prompt and asks members to prepare their prompt to share before the meeting. I had quite a time editing my writing prompt. I don’t consider myself…
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How to Punctuate a Pause
Readers have expectations; writers have responsibilities. How does an author communicate to the reader the way in which they intend the text to be read? Punctuation. How do you punctuate a pause in the text? Let’s explore. We know the basics: a period ends a statement, stop here; an exclamation point shows excitement; a question…
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Explaining the Editorial Process
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Understanding Different Types of Editing
