How to Write the First Chapter of a Novel
Struggling with your first chapter? Here are some tips on writing a compelling novel opening that will capture readers’ attention.
How Professional Editing Can Improve Reviews
Getting a professional set of eyes on your book to edit plays a crucial role not only in the quality of your writing, but the reviews you receive. Here are the benefits professional editing can provide self-published authors.
Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing in 2023
Self-publishing and traditional publishing are two approaches to sharing a book or written work with the public. Both have their own pros and cons, so let's explore the key differences between them…
Yes, I am a Book Editor & I Hired a Book Editor for My Book Baby
Yes, I’m a writer and hired a book editor. Yes, I work as a book editor full time and I hired a book editor.
Don’t Act Like an Amateur When Querying Literary Agents
How an unconfident and unprofessional query letter can ruin your chances of representation…
Dedicated Writing Time
The time you dedicate to writing is precious. Here is how to maintain that focus and dedication.
How to Write Antagonists
Here are a list of things to consider when writing an antagonist.
Repetitive Sentence Structure
How repetitive sentence structures can dull your writing, and what variety can do for your writing.
“Show, Don’t Tell” Without Too Many Words
Here is a bit of a twist on the “show, don’t tell” technique…
Questions to Ask a Book Editor Before Hiring
Here are a list of questions to ask an editor before hiring them!
