Read my writing and editing tips
The Differences Between Dashes
Dashes are one of my favourite kinds of punctuation—they’re pretty versatile, and I love peppering them into my writing!
Did you know there are two kinds of dashes? Let’s take a look. (I’ll even throw in some info about hyphens!)
When to Spell Out Numbers
Knowing when to spell out numbers and when to use numerals can be confusing.
It generally depends on what you’re writing. Here are a couple general rules of thumb.
From Fan Fiction to Original Fiction
Many authors today start by writing fan fiction, which is amazing! I found my love of editing in the fan fiction world too.
How can you shift to original fiction without struggling to adapt to the demands of an original story?
Why Genre Matters
Genre isn’t just important for bookstores and libraries trying to organize books. A genre sets expectations for the reader. Understanding the purpose of genre and how your writing fits into (or doesn’t fit into) a genre can change how you market your books to readers.
Three Kinds of Editing for Authors
The three most common types of editing a manuscript will go through are developmental editing, line editing, and copyediting. This ensures the book has been reviewed during different phases of publishing.
Let’s take a look at how each kind of editing fits into the process.
