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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.…
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Why You’re Not “Too New” to Work with an Editor
So, you’ve written a draft (or you’re in the messy middle) and you’re starting to wonder: Is it too early to get help?Am I even “ready” for an editor?Do I have to be more experienced before I ask for feedback? Let’s clear that up right now:You are not “too new” to work with an editor!…
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How to Use Track Changes
Okay, so you have just received your manuscript back from your editor and you are freaking out over all of the crazy marks on the page! Take a deep breath! Using Microsoft Word’s Track Changes and Comments features looks scary at first, but I am here to help!
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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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Understanding Different Types of Editing
You are ready to send your work off to an editor. But you begin to do a little research and find that there are different levels of editing and different names for different types of editing. How do you know where to begin?
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How to Choose an Editor
You’ve finished your book, congratulations! You have probably spent time reading and rereading your own work. Making changes and adjusting scenes along the way. Then you think, now what?
