Ergonomics for Writers: Part One
Most of you aren’t aware that before I was an editor I spent a couple of years working one of the most truly boring office jobs I’ve had (sorry to my wife who still works for the same company). We...
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How to Organize Your Ideas
I love ideas. They’re often unexpected, always exciting, and they’re usually thought provoking (for me at least). However, I always find I have too many of them. Like Dumbledore and the pensieve, sometimes I just need to get them out...
Why I’m Sick of Romance
Okay, so the title was a little clickbaity. I actually love romance novels. I love novels with romance subplots. I love happy endings. What I really don’t love is authors who think they need to shove a romance subplot into...
Self Editing for Indie Authors
As an author and an editor, I spend a lot of time editing and a lot of time talking to authors about editing. I also see a lot of beginner authors struggling to move through the quagmire that is self...
Why do I need an editor?
Ultimately, this is a question only you can answer. However, I’ve listed a few things you may want to consider as you decide whether or not to hire someone before publishing. 1. You’re a professional If your goal is to...
