Before starting the editing process, it helps to know what to expect from your editor. Having realistic expectations sets you up for a great author-editor relationship.
Read Blog »Category: Writers’ Resources
How to Fix Info Dumping
Info dumping can cause readers to lose interest in your story and be pulled out of the moment. Learn what it is, how to avoid it even in dialogue, and how to fix it.
Read Blog »How to Spot and Correct Head-Hopping
Head-hopping is an easy trap to fall into. If you head-hop, it can pull your reader out of the scene and leave them feeling disoriented. So learn what it is, how it differs from an omniscient narrator, how to avoid it, and how to correct it if you do spot it.
Read Blog »Varying Sentence Beginnings
If too many of your sentences start the same way, your writing can begin to sound choppy, disjointed, and monotonous. This article explains how to vary them and how to know when to do so versus when to leave it alone.
Read Blog »Commas with Coordinating Conjunctions
Knowing and using correct punctuation is useful. This blog posts teaches a basic grammar principle: using commas with coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS). Learn when you need a comma and when you don’t need a comma before “and,” “for,” “nor,” “but,” “or,” “yet,” and “so.”
Read Blog »How to Use Word’s Track Changes
When working with an editor, you will want to understand how to use Word’s Track Changes feature as it is the industry standard. Understanding how to use it correctly will prevent errors and headaches.
Read Blog »How to Write Effective Direct and Internal Dialogue
Dialogue reveals character and moves the action along, but poorly written dialogue can have the opposite effect. This article explains how to avoid common dialogue mistakes and know when to use internal dialogue.
Read Blog »8 Strategies to Eliminate “Be” Verbs
Many writers tend to overuse “be” verbs: is, am, are, was, were, be, being, been. While we need these words, strong writers often reword sentences to eliminate them, choosing powerful verbs instead. This article provides specific methods to eliminate them. However, don’t focus on getting rid of every one just for the sake of it—though when I taught English, I had students rise to the occasion. Instead, focus your attention on creating stronger sentences and improving your writing, which sometimes means eliminating a “be” verb or two.
Read Blog »3 Common Dialogue Tag Pitfalls
When writing dialogue tags, authors often fall into these common pitfalls. Avoiding these pitfalls will strengthen your dialogue tags, improving the pacing and characterization. So read this blog to discover how you can avoid these pitfalls and write better dialogue tags today.
Read Blog »4 Levels of Editing and Their Pricing Explained
Editing is a process involving various levels. While the editing terms can change from editor to editor, editing is essentially broken down into four levels. This article will help you make an informed decision on the levels of editing you need, regardless of the term being used, and what to budget for your project.
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