Tag: Developmental Edit

  • What Every Scene Needs: 7 Essentials for Page-Turning Fiction

    What Every Scene Needs: 7 Essentials for Page-Turning Fiction

    When a scene feels “off,” it’s almost always because one ingredient is missing: a clear desire, meaningful stakes, or a real turning point. In this post, I walk through what every scene needs to keep readers turning pages. Is there a scene in your draft that you secretly skip when you reread? That’s often the…

  • What Makes a Memoir

    What Makes a Memoir

    Welcome to the third installment of “What Makes a . . .” In What Makes a Memoir we will look at five elements that will have your readers lining up to learn and be inspired. If you’re shaping your memoir into a story that truly connects, you may also enjoy Memoir Is Not a Diary:…

  • What Makes a Fantasy Novel

    What Makes a Fantasy Novel

    Welcome to Part 2 of the “What makes a . . . ” series. In this post, we’re looking at the five elements that help a fantasy novel hook readers and carry them into an incredible journey. If you want to dig deeper into worldbuilding, you may also enjoy Fantasy Worldbuilding Blueprint: Avoid These 5…

  • What Makes a Psychological Thriller

    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 makes a certain genre really thrive. This post is all about what makes a psychological thriller work. Discover the five elements that will keep your readers guessing and questioning reality…

  • What it Means to Find Your Author Voice as a Writer

    What it Means to Find Your Author Voice as a Writer

    What it Means to Find Your Author Voice as a Writer “Find your voice” is advice every writer hears, but not every writer knows how to define it. How do you find your author voice? As an editor and book coach, I often see authors assume that voice is something they have to invent from…

  • Self-Editing My Writing Prompt

    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…

  • What Is A Beta Read? Do I Need One?

    What Is A Beta Read? Do I Need One?

    What is a beta read? Do I need one? Where do I find a beta reader? These are questions I often hear these questions from authors at conferences or in online writer’s groups, and I am here to help answer them. First let’s ask a few questions: If you answered yes to any of these…

  • Explaining the Editorial Process

    Explaining the Editorial Process

    Are you considering working together but would still like to know more about what to expect before you commit? I completely understand! I have a short timeline listed on my Services page, but I would love to provide a little more information here.

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