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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 as an elementary school teacher, I’ve developed skills that make me an effective, empathetic, and strategic partner for writers. Just as every student in my classroom was unique, every manuscript…
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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 Grim Reaper. But that’s not how I work. And honestly? That’s not what most writers need. As an editor I keep feedback kind and constructive. Yes, feedback should be honest.…
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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 misplaced comma. But editing isn’t just about grammar. While yes—grammar matters. But as a book coach and editor, I can tell you that editing goes much deeper than sentence structure.…
