Word count guidelines matter, and believe it or not, there are good reasons. In this post, I go over word count standards by genre, why they are what they are, why word count matters even for self-published authors, and what to do if your book is too long or too short.
Read MoreAre you making any of these grammar mistakes?
If so, you’re far from alone. No need to be ashamed about the past, but now’s the time to clean up your act. Master these 8 English language potholes, and your writing will be more professional, saving you embarrassment and/or the cost of a heavy copyediting job.
Read MoreA good beta reader can save you time and money before you hire an editor....a bad one, not so much. Here are my tips on where to find beta readers, what to avoid, what to ask, and how to make the most out of working with them.
Read MoreI want to help you edit your book the easy (well, easier or somewhat less hard) way. If anyone tells you writing, editing, or publishing a book is easy, they’re trying to sell you something.
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