The Importance of the Author–Editor Connection
Recently, an author planning to self-publish his book asked me if I recommend he use a book-publishing packager. After explaining why ...
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Posts about Editing
Five Words to Search for (and Change) in Your Manuscript
Would you like to improve your manuscript in less than half an hour without having to hire an editor? No, I’m not shooting myself in t...
Read moreWhat’s the Difference Between a Book Coach and a Developmental Editor?
It’s true: there’s some crossover in what book coaches and developmental editors do. Authors can hire either a book coach or a d...
Read moreWriting Advice Myth: Eliminating ‘to be’ Verbs
There’s a piece of writing advice floating around out there that recommends authors comb through their writing cutting out the word ‘w...
Read moreThe Most Comprehensive Guide to Self-Editing?
Self-Editing for Self-Publishers – Incorporating: A Style Guide for Fiction by Richard Bradburn is an immensely generous book. It’s a ...
Read moreHow to Avoid Unconscious Biases in Your Creative Writing
As an editor, it’s my duty to educate myself on potential unconscious biases that might occur in a piece of writing so I can raise the...
Read more‘Fewer’ or ‘Less’ – The Best Rule to Follow
When do you use ‘fewer’ and when do you use ‘less’? This is a conundrum that has plagued some of the greatest minds ...
Read moreSelf-Editing Your Novel – A Guide by Liminal Pages
If you’re a writer with a completed draft and you want to make sure you have a brilliant novel, this is for you. Whether you want to s...
Read moreShould I Hire an Editor in My Genre?
Once you’ve finished writing your novel and you’ve decided to hire an editor, you then have to find the right editor for you. Just as ...
Read moreDoes an Ellipsis Have Spaces Between the Dots?
I’ve been asked this question a couple of times recently, so I thought I’d clear things up! Does an ellipsis have a space ...
Read moreThe Different Stages of Editing a Novel
It may surprise you to discover there are three stages of editing that a novel should go through before publication. The first looks a...
Read moreWhy Most Grammar Guides Suck (and Where to Get Answers Instead)
A little while ago I had the pleasure of seeing Professor Geoff Pullum, head of linguistics and English language at the University of ...
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