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


SALE: Get 20% off new services!
It’s here, folks. We’ve reached the last three months of the year! For the final stretch of 2021, I’m offering 20% off my Editorial...
Oct 6, 20212 min read


Editing Anxieties: What if my editor is also an author?
You finally found the perfect editor for your book! But then you see that they also have a writing career. And in the same genre as you,...
Aug 18, 20216 min read


5 Things Your Freelance Editor Can't Guarantee
If it’s your first time working with a freelance book editor, you might not know exactly what you can expect from them. And because...
Aug 11, 20214 min read


Do you need an editor or a ghostwriter?
Do you actually need an editor, or would a ghostwriter suit your needs better?
Jul 28, 20213 min read


Ediquette: Should I give my editor credit in my book when it’s published?
Do you actually need to credit your editor for working on your book? It's a little more complex than yes or no!
Mar 10, 20214 min read


Why does editing take so long?
Your editor said it will take three weeks (or more!) to edit your book. Isn't that a bit too long?
Feb 17, 20214 min read


What does “depends on complexity of project” mean?
On my editorial service pages, you saw the phrase “pricing depends on the complexity of the project.” Here's what that means.
Feb 3, 20214 min read


How to Save Money on Editing
Professional editing can come with quite a price tag! In this post, find some ideas for saving money on your edits.
Jan 20, 20215 min read


Editing Anxieties: What if my editor ruins my book?
A lot of newer writers fear bad editing. Fortunately, there are ways you can prevent this from happening to you.
Jan 13, 20215 min read


How accurate are editors?
Aren't editors supposed to catch all the mistakes in a book? Let's discuss the reality of editorial accuracy.
Jan 6, 20215 min read


SALE: All Editorial Services 21% Off!
New year, new novel! I’m offering 21% off all editorial services when you book by January 21, 2021.
Dec 30, 20202 min read


Ediquette: What is a representative sample?
Your potential future editor has asked for a "representative sample" of your novel. What exactly do you send?
Dec 16, 20203 min read


Hiring an editor? Watch out for these 6 red flags.
Editing is an unregulated profession, so you want to be careful when hiring your editor. Here are six red flags to watch out for.
Dec 9, 20207 min read


Editing Anxieties: Will my editor steal my manuscript?
Manuscript theft is extremely rare, especially among professional editors. In this post, I outline the reasons why.
Nov 18, 20204 min read


Ediquette: How to prepare your manuscript for your editor.
In this post, I’ll show you exactly how to format your manuscript in Microsoft Word before sending it off to your editor.
Nov 11, 20203 min read


Checklist: Are you ready to hire a copyeditor for your novel?
You know you need a copyeditor for your novel. I made this handy checklist to help you determine if you're ready for one.
Oct 7, 20202 min read


About Style Sheets
I love style sheets, but you may nave never used one before. This post will show you what style sheets are and why you should have one.
Sep 16, 20205 min read


I just got my copyedits back. Now what?
In this post, I’m going to show you what to do when you get your copyedits back from me.
Sep 9, 20207 min read


What does copyediting actually look like?
In this post, I show you exactly when you're getting when you ask for a copyedit from me.
Aug 26, 20207 min read


Ediquette: Should I self-edit my manuscript before sending it to my editor?
Do you really have to edit a book yourself if you're going to pay a professional to do it?
Aug 19, 20204 min read


What do you charge? How one editor sets rates.
Editors sometimes have wildly different rates for the exact same service. Why does one editor charge so much more (or less) than another?
Aug 12, 20205 min read
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