Blog Posts
How to vet an editor
As a self-publisher, you need to be sure that the editors you’re paying are worth their fee. Horror stories abound, but how true are they? How do you know this editor is not out to scam you? Spoiler: It’s not the price tag.
Getting the hang of macros
I spent the weekend geeking out over macros, so here are some of my favorites! Give them a try, and let me know if I’ve missed any you can’t live without.
2022 in review
It’s been a very busy year with some fabulous books. Read about how my business has grown, what I’ve learned along the way, and what I’ve got planned for 2023.
8 Blogs Every Writer Should Read
I’ve gathered 8 of my favorite blogs about writing and editing together for your convenience.
What Art Restoration Taught Me About Ethical Editing
On his YouTube channel, Baumgartner Restoration, Julian Baumgartner talks us through the process of restoring damaged paintings. I was struck once again by how many parallels there are between art restoration and book editing.
Smart Quotes: It’s in the Details
If a book has a mixture of smart and straight apostrophes, it’s quite likely that some shortcuts have been taken in its production. This post will help you to see why these inconsistencies matter, how to find them, and most importantly, how to fix them.
How to subvert tropes
Meeting and exceeding readers’ expectations Tropes are devices that storytellers use again and again, because they work. There’s no need to reinvent the wheel if
How to clean up an edited file
You’ve received your manuscript from your trusty editor in all its tracked glory. There are lines and colors and bubbles everywhere. Now what? Editors mark
How to annoy your readers
I hate guides for writers that issue commandments, like Stephen King’s famous “thou shalt not adverb” (not a direct quote), or “take out any use
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