If you’re part of the writing community, you’ve probably heard of pantsing and plotting. There’s a lot of debate about which one is “right” or which one works (spoiler: it depends on the writer and the book). If you aren’t familiar with the terms, here’s a quick breakdown. Pantsing means writing by the seat of
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What is being a freelance fiction editor really like?
People tend to find my job as a freelance fiction editor interesting when they hear about it. Whenever I go for an appointment and people ask me about it, they’re always keen to know more. And I’m always getting asked how to become a book editor from people who are students, or who want to
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Why authors shouldn’t respond to negative reviews
All published authors get negative reviews. Even if you’re unpublished, you’ve probably been exposed to critical feedback in some way: notes from beta readers, rejections from agents or publishers, suggestions from freelance editors. There’s a lot of discussion around whether authors should respond to negative reviews, and whether they should be given more leeway to
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