So you want/need to work with an editor?
Here’s how to find one and what to expect from the process. Read More “So you want/need to work with an editor?”
Revision & Grammar
What an apple tree taught me about editing
“Editing is just like pruning – every sentence functions like a limb.” Read More “What an apple tree taught me about editing”
Writers, here’s how to be your own best reader
How can writers evaluate their own work? Read More “Writers, here’s how to be your own best reader”
4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction
Editor-proof your stories with these tips. Read More “4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction”
How to merge your many drafts in the revision process
Plus, the dangers of over-writing them. Read More “How to merge your many drafts in the revision process”
10 tips for working with an independent editor
What every author needs to know before signing a contract. Read More “10 tips for working with an independent editor”
Essential questions for revision
Ready to revise? Begin with these questions.
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Go long & cut, or write short & add?
Writers share their best tips for penning first drafts. Read More “Go long & cut, or write short & add?”
Your 10 biggest grammar woes, solved
A guide to commas, clauses, commonly mixed-up words, and more, with can’t-fail tricks to keep your writing clean. Read More “Your 10 biggest grammar woes, solved”
Gigi Will Know: Where can I find good beta readers?
What if none of my friends or families are writers? Read More “Gigi Will Know: Where can I find good beta readers?”
Featured Posts
Seven ways to build a writing habit in 2022
Ready to make the new year your best year yet? These tips from the pros will help you keep writing all year long. Read More “Seven ways to build a writing habit in 2022”
2021 Essay Contest Winner: “A brand-new ending”
Sexy. Whenever I think of Perry and how it was, I think sexy. The thought makes me smile. A buoyant inner smile, almost smug. Falling … Read More “2021 Essay Contest Winner: “A brand-new ending””
15 winter writing prompts for your personal, professional, & creative writing practices
These personal, professional, and creativity-boosting winter writing prompts will keep your creative wells filled all season long. Read More “15 winter writing prompts for your personal, professional, & creative writing practices”