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        Top 10 Tips for Finishing Your Novel

        April 05, 2022 6 min read 1 Comment

        Editing Fiction Tips
        Every story is different, every book needs another approach. But the courage and tenacity to finish a project is a skill. Here's how to acquire and bolster it.

        3 Tips for Revising Your Book from a Professional Editor

        March 14, 2022 9 min read 1 Comment

        Editing Kerry Ambrose Tips

        No manuscript should be sent out to query without a thorough revision. But sometimes hiring an editor is beyond our budget. Here's how to self-edit.

        How to Hook Your Reader: A Psychologist's Advice

        October 06, 2021 4 min read

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        This advice from psychologists will help you capture your reader's attention right from the start.

        4 Simple Writing Rules That Will Give You an Edge

        August 26, 2021 5 min read

        Author Editing Tips
        This 4-step guide for every piece of writing will help you develop a writing routine and drive you towards writing success.

        The Top 10 Tips For Dealing With Criticism Like A Pro

        November 09, 2020 4 min read

        Editing Fiction Motivation Nonfiction Tips
        Red pens are the stuff of nightmares. But receiving constructive criticism in a healthy way is as important to a writer’s career as, well, knowing how to write.

        5 Self-Editing Mistakes to Avoid At All Costs

        July 21, 2020 5 min read

        Editing Publishing Tips

        You’ve finally written the last page of your book. The murderer’s revealed, the lovers united, etc.—time to crack open the bubbly, right? Not quite.

        5 Tips on the Editing Process (by Author Alisha Sevigny)

        January 13, 2020 3 min read

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        The Submission Package: Your One Chance to Impress

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        9 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Editor (by a Professional Editor)

        May 08, 2019 8 min read

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