Editing and proofreading. You've probably heard these terms used interchangeably. They're far from the same thing, however. Rather, they're two distinct parts of the editing process, and knowing what the difference between editing and proofreading is can make you seem like a knowledgeable editing client. I've got an easy-to-digest breakdown of the different levels of … Continue reading What Is the Difference Between Editing and Proofreading?
Author: K.W. Colyard
Kristian Wilson Colyard (she/they) grew up weird in a one-caution-light town in the Appalachian foothills. She now lives in an old textile city with her husband and their clowder of cats. Their fiction has appeared in Clarkesworld and Diabolical Plots, and is forthcoming in Seize the Press. Her nonfiction has been published on Bustle and Tor.com, among other places. They're on Twitter and Instagram @kristianwriting, and you can find more of their work online at kristianwriting.com.
7 Good Reasons to Hire a Developmental Editor
So you've got a completed manuscript on your hands. Congratulations! Now you just have to edit it. But what kind of editing do you need? I've got seven good reasons to hire a developmental editor below. What Is Developmental Editing? A developmental edit takes into account all the "big-ticket" items regarding your manuscript: plot, pacing, … Continue reading 7 Good Reasons to Hire a Developmental Editor
How to Self-Edit Your Fiction: 3 Issues to Tackle First
Ever finished a book and wondered how the author managed to pull it off? It's usually because they were working with a great editor. Hiring an editor isn't like pressing the Easy Button, however. Self-editing your fiction is an invaluable part of the writing process, one that too many aspiring authors are quick to skip … Continue reading How to Self-Edit Your Fiction: 3 Issues to Tackle First
How to Write Better Dialogue
Writing better dialogue doesn't have to be difficult. In fact, you can probably improve upon the dialogue you've already written, no matter how bad it is. Here's a handy cheat sheet to help you spot the signs that your dialogue needs work and write better conversations between your characters. How to Write Better Dialogue For … Continue reading How to Write Better Dialogue
How to Make Your Protagonist More Relatable: Erase 9 Words
Are your readers struggling to connect with your main character? Filtering language might be the cause. Thankfully, the solution is simple. Keep reading to learn how to make your protagonist more relatable by eliminating nine common words from your draft. How to Make Your Protagonist More Relatable If your readers are having trouble relating to … Continue reading How to Make Your Protagonist More Relatable: Erase 9 Words