There was a time when I would force myself to finish every book I started. (Though, I have to admit, even in those days, I quit Moby Dick...

Most writers agree that hiring an editor to find the errors in their book before they publish is a good idea. But when you start talking...

It’s been a while since I’ve written a blog post about the most common grammar errors I find while editing. In this post, I’m going to...

When people talk about book editing, they often seem to think “an edit” is a one-step process, as if you send your manuscript to an...

I’m sure you’ve all heard the advice: kill your darlings, cut ruthlessly, make every word count. We all know that we’re supposed to...

When you write a novel, you hope that it will make your future readers feel something. Whether you want them to feel terrified or...

I edit a lot of fiction, which means I edit a lot of dialogue. I’ve written several blog posts about writing good dialogue over the years...

One of the things I love about my job as an editor is that every day is different. No two manuscripts have the same combination of...

Last June, I decided to finally get started on a bucket-list item by learning how to play the guitar. I’m a songwriter, and I really...

Imagine that your best friend invites you over because she needs some advice. She’s finally decided to leave the job she’s been...