Occasionally in my editorial work, I'll come across OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) being used as an adjective or a descriptive phrase to talk about …
How to become a book editor
I get a lot of questions from people asking how they can become a book editor or proofreader. These questions are often about how to get started, and how to …
How to choose the right editor for you
Thinking about how to choose the right editor for your book can be overwhelming! There’s so much to consider, and there are so many independent editors out …
How to format your manuscript (with free template)
Whether you're submitting to agents or working with a freelance editor, you'll want to make sure your manuscript looks professional. An agent is more likely to …
Submitting to literary agents: Ten tips
I help many of my clients get their query letters into shape before they send their novel off to agents. I've even written a blog post on how to find an agent. …
What is developmental editing?
So many writers come to me confused about the term "developmental editing" and what it means. Part of this confusion comes from the fact that wherever you look, …