What an editor looks for in a mystery novel
Download This Handout When you begin self-editing your story, it is important to have a method for editing your book. It is helpful to know
How to Write a Great Author’s Biography
First off, what exactly is an author biography, and why do you need one (or two)? An author bio is your writing resume. It’s a
How to Know When It’s Time To Get An Academic Editing Expert
When preparing to submit a dissertation, thesis, or research paper, many authors and researchers use academic editing services to improve the quality and accuracy of
Fiction Editing Essentials #3: Editing Your Book’s Scenes
We are back for number three of our four-part editing essentials. You can watch the reply or read the transcript below. A starting author
Difference between a novel and a novella
All of us are familiar with the concept of a novel, a story of length that describes fictional characters and events. Examples include Great Expectations,
Levels of Technical Editing
Technical editing concerns the review of a text written about a topic of a technical nature. Editors apply several levels of technical editing, ranging from
Editing your book in 10 basic steps
Let’s talk about self-editing, and why it’s important to authors. It’s really important to understand the basics of looking at your story arc. Look for
Narrative Nonfiction: What is it?
What Is Narrative Nonfiction? Narrative nonfiction is a fairly new term being introduced as a genre of writing, but its individual elements are not new
Writing a novel: First or third person?
One of the key decisions you make when writing a novel is deciding what perspective, or point of view (POV) it should have. More simply,
What Editors Look for (and Avoid) in Backstory
Download This Seminar’s Handout Backstory is key to writing your story, creating engaging characters, and driving the plot forward. It provides history or background context.
