How to Write a Novel Without a Villain
Every novel needs conflict, and every novel needs antagonistic forces. But this doesn’t mean every novel needs a villain (a pers...
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Latest from the blogHow Do I Become a Novel Editor?
If you have a love for literature and a keen eye for detail, becoming a book editor could be perfect for you. Here’s how to do it. As an editor of novels, you get to work closely with authors, refine manuscripts and help bring stories to life. Book editi...
Read moreWhy is It So Hard to Take Time Off?
Today, I’m tired. I’ve been tired for a good few days, actually. When was the last time I had some time off? *Checks calen...
Read moreEditors, Your Website Doesn’t Find You Clients
If you want to market your editing or proofreading business, you need a website. But simply having a website isn’t enough. After all, ...
Read moreHow to Use Coincidence in Fiction
Years ago, I was staying in a tiny traditional guest house in South Korea for a few days on my two-week journey around the country. Wh...
Read moreIs It Okay to Combine Editing Services?
A client has approached you to help them with their novel manuscript. They either don’t know about the different stages of editi...
Read moreWhat You Need to Know Before You Self-Publish Your Novel
I wonder if the following scenario sounds familiar. You know a writer who has self-published several books. They bashed them out at a ...
Read moreHelping Authors Write Their Query Letters
If you’re a fiction editor and your author-clients want to follow the traditional route to publication, you might offer to help ...
Read moreWebsite Copy Tips for Editorial Business Owners
Even though editors work with words, they often find it difficult to nail the copy on their website. As editorial business owners, it’...
Read moreWhat You Need to Know Before You Judge Self-Publishing Authors
Not so long ago, there weren’t many resources available that would enable an author to self-publish their writing. As the technology e...
Read moreDo Freelance Editors NEED a Website?
As a freelance editor, do you absolutely need to have a website? The short answer is no. Yet I’m going to argue why ...
Read more5 Reasons You SHOULDN’T Offer Developmental Fiction Editing
So, you’re an editorial professional who’s decided you’d like to dip your toe into developmental fiction editing. It sounds like a fun...
Read moreHow to Deal with Clients Who Won’t Pay What Your Service is Worth
If you’re a freelance editor, I’m sure you’ve been in this situation before … You’re in conversation wit...
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