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”
Revision & Grammar
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
Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction
Banish those walking clichés from your work for good with these tips. Read More “Pro tips for avoiding clichéd characters in fiction”
Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet
Type “character worksheets” into a search engine, and you’ll find hundreds of resources to develop your protagonist and other characters. Some of the worksheets are … Read More “Character interlands: A new way to develop the character worksheet”
4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction
Editor-proof your stories with these tips. Read More “4 ways to instantly tighten your fiction”