As writers, we can easily spend hundreds, even thousands, of dollars on tools, programs and more that we hope will help us in our craft. Heaven knows, I have spent countless dollars myself. I really wish I had a list like the one I’m about to share below, which is not only carefully […]
The difference between em dash and en dash (editor’s tip)
Did you know that there is a difference between a hyphen (-), en dash (–), and em dash (—)? Did you know that there is a difference between hyphens (-), en dashes (–), and em dashes (—)? The most obvious difference is the length. Hyphens are shortest, followed by the en dash, and then the […]
Finding an editor for your book
Are you struggling with finding an editor? Getting your book edited is one of the most important elements of publishing a book. What’s the point of publishing a book if it’s not well done? I often wonder why people would bother writing a book that is full of errors? Don’t be that person. Save an extra […]
Beta Readers – what are they and how to use them
What is a beta reader? Beta readers are probably the most fantastic way that you can get some really good insight into your book and, and identify any potential flaws, issues, and shortfalls that your book may have BEFORE sending it to an editor. So before you actually go all the way through the editing […]
7 Critical Manuscript Self-Edits You Shouldn’t Ignore
We are so happy today to have a guest post from Lisa Lepki, of ProWritingAid! ProWritingAid is a Day 3 sponsor of The Women in Publishing Summit. There’s a special offer for our readers, so be sure to read to the bottom to grab that deal! 7 Critical Manuscript Self-Edits […]