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 …
Advice for writers
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. …
Should you study creative writing?
A lot of writers wonder if they should study creative writing at some point, especially if the aim is to become a career author. I studied a degree in English …
Is your manuscript ready to be submitted?
When you're writing by yourself and doing your own revisions, it can be really tricky to know when the manuscript is complete and ready to be submitted – …