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Manuscript assessments: 6 insights from writing reports
Writers seek manuscript assessments for many reasons. Sense-checking the bones of a story are in the right place. Answering common questions such as, 'Is this interesting?' or 'My pacing feels off, how could I fix it?' Read six insights gathered from writing comprehensive readers' reports: Id...
January 17th, 2022
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Editor interview: Jordan Kantey on helping writers
[youtube id="qqtW6UlFICU"] On coaching and editing writers Brendan McNulty 00:12So Jordan, you've done quite a bit of coaching in addition to editing over the years. Can you tell me what's the most fulfilling part of coaching? Jordan Kantey 00:23I think really the connections you make ...
September 29th, 2022
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Revision in writing: How to improve between drafts
Revision in writing is the stage of the writing process during which you rewrite or make changes informed by how they will impact your composition as a whole. Keep reading for ideas on how to improve between drafts, and why revision is important. Steps and strategies for revision Revision ...
November 28th, 2022
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Self-editing after NaNoWriMo
Self-editing is a vital part of any writing process. Having completed a write-a-thon such as NaNoWriMo, you may have a shiny new manuscript on your hands if you’ve gone the distance. Now you need to start self-editing your manuscript. You might want to call in a professional editor at some point...
November 27th, 2023
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