Are you a first-time author who struggles to understand the book editing process? Gain a clear understanding from a professional editor.

Line editing and copyediting are equally important. Wouldn't it be great if you could hire just one editor for both and save money doing it?

With magic commonplace, Chelsea Banning's debut novel, Of Crowns and Legends, hits the mark for fans of fantasy and Arthurian legend alike.

For writers of fiction—my clients and potential clients—I recommend ProWritingAid to create an engaging, marketable novel.

Style sheets are mini style guides, and yes, you need one. Most professional editors, like me, create style sheets for their clients.

Both books and movies are mediums of storytelling, and each has its advantages and disadvantages. What is your preference between the two?

Editing is what lights my fire and puts a skip in my step.

Writing for yourself instead of your audience results in writer-centric writing that does not offer real value to the reader.

Here’s what I mean when I say empathy: The ability to place yourself in someone else’s shoes and feel what they feel.

Lost amidst the levels of editing? Writer & Editor Lessie Kauzlarich outlines some suggestions for writers navigating the editing process.

Just like a teacher or a sports coach, a writing mentor helps you polish your manuscript before you publish it.

What do you say when someone asks what you’re going to do with your English degree? It's a pretty personal question. Here's my answer.

There are things I search for before the actual editing begins. Here are some valuable additions to include in your self-editing process.

Music is one of the oldest creations of man. Many writers prefer listening to music rather than writing in silence.

Like any other profession, being a writer is not an easy task, and it takes a long time before you can get your book published. But this...

Guest Post by Carly Catt | A proofreader double-checks your book to rid it of small distractions to readers.

Writing is rarely easy. Although Microsoft (MS) Word has been used for a long time, it is a general writing program not specific for...

What's it like to work with an editor? From first contact to getting the edited manuscript back, here are some things you should know.

Many children’s books are much shorter than novels for adults, so one may think it’s easier to write books for children. It's not.

Many writers think the words blurb and synopsis are interchangeable; however, they are used for different reasons.