Jul 23, 20213 minThe two important 'C's of copy-editingShould you use US or UK spelling? Single quotes for dialogue or double? Italics for thoughts? Find out all you need to know here.
May 25, 20214 min3 factors that influence the cost of editingThere are three key factors that I take into account when I create a quote for editing. Here's what they are...
May 9, 20213 minThou shalt not use adverbs... oftenAdverbs get a bad rap, but they aren't always terrible. So let's look at how to use them well.
Mar 9, 20216 minAuthor Chat: Katherine MacdonaldAs part of my series of author interviews, I’ve caught up with Katherine Macdonald, self-published author of nine books.
Feb 22, 20214 minWhat is a sample edit?When looking for the right copy-editor for your manuscript, a sample edit is an excellent tool.
Feb 9, 20212 minLie, Lay, Laid and Lain – which is right?Are you forever confused by whether to use lie, lay, laid or lain? Here's a handy guide to help untangle the mess!
Jan 11, 20213 minWhy you should use beta readersBeta readers are one of the most valuable resources in any writer’s arsenal, and here's why.
Dec 21, 20203 min21 Writing Competitions for 2021Let 2021 be the year you get your writing out there. Here are 21 writing competitions to enter.
Dec 11, 20205 minHow not to start your storyEveryone has an opinion on the *right* way to start a story. Here, I look at the layers behind all that... advice.