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Do subplots have to connect to the main plot in your novel?
Do your B plots have to connect to the A plot? Do the side stories have to connect to the main story?
Mar 284 min read


Why reader trust is important, and how to make your readers trust you.
The thing that keeps readers coming back for every new book release? Trust. Learn how to earn your readers' trust in you and your books.
Feb 274 min read


From the Editing Files: What is suspending disbelief and how do I make sure my novel does that?
All fiction, but especially fantasy and sci-fi, relies on the reader’s “willing suspension of disbelief.”
What the heck is that, though?
Jan 304 min read


Do you really need feedback to improve your writing?
Feedback is a pretty important step in the publishing process. But you don’t necessarily need it to improve your writing chops.
Jan 204 min read


2024 Editing Wrap-Up
The editing stats are in for 2024!
Dec 20, 20243 min read


Are you an underwriter or an overwriter?
Knowing which one you are can be a great help during revision and self-editing.
Mar 21, 20243 min read


How to Create a Story Bible for Your Book Series
Learn the what, why, and how of creating a story bible for your book series.
Feb 22, 20245 min read


Keep writing first drafts but never publish your novel? Break the cycle.
Do you keep writing first draft after first draft, put them in a drawer, and then start something new? And you can never seem to start...
Jan 25, 20244 min read


2023 Editing Wrap-Up
Here's what 2023 looked like for Edits by Toni.
Dec 22, 20233 min read


Author Mindset: Is this book even worth revising?
Now that you've finished your novel, you're looking back and thinking "Is this thing even worth the hard work of revising?" Let's find out.
Dec 7, 20234 min read


Does your fantasy novel have to be realistic?
Fantasy is...fantastical. It doesn't have to be realistic, does it? So why do readers keep saying "This is too unrealistic"?
Sep 22, 20235 min read


New Service: Custom Story Bibles!
Custom story bibles are here!
Sep 1, 20233 min read


From the Editing Files: Signs you've got too much info dumping in your novel.
How do you know if you've got too much info dumping in your novel? How much is too much, anyway? And how do you fix it?
Jul 20, 20236 min read


From the Editing Files: What are story stakes and how do I make sure my book has them?
New series alert! This is the start of “From the Editing Files,” a series where I talk about some of the topics that come up in my...
Jul 6, 20234 min read


6 Signs That You’re Done Revising Your Novel
Revisions can feel like they're taking forever. How do you know your book is done?
May 11, 20235 min read


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