Editing & Publishing

How to cut words from your manuscript: trim filler, tighten sentences, merge scenes and hit your target word count without losing voice. Bonus: Download the free Story Bible Starter Kit and plan your story section by section as you read. Understanding the Need for Pruning I remember the first time I finished a novel, a

Filter words like saw, felt and noticed distance readers from your character. Learn what filter words are, how to spot them and how to cut them. Bonus: Download the free Story Bible Starter Kit and plan your story section by section as you read. Understanding Filter Words: My Personal Discovery It all started for me

How to format a manuscript for agents and publishers: fonts, margins, spacing, headers, scene breaks and the details that look professional. Bonus: Download the free Story Bible Starter Kit and plan your story section by section as you read. Understanding the Importance of Professional Presentation As an aspiring writer, I’ve come to realize that crafting

How to handle rejection as a writer: what rejections really mean, how to recover, learn from feedback and keep submitting with confidence. Bonus: Download the free Story Bible Starter Kit and plan your story section by section as you read. My writing journey, much like many others, has been a meandering path paved with aspirations

How to write an author bio for books, websites and submissions: what to include, how long it should be and examples you can adapt. Bonus: Download the free Story Bible Starter Kit and plan your story section by section as you read. I remember the first time I stared at that blank field on a