Tips For Outlining a Novel
Authors have various methods when it comes to writing a novel. Some are Pantsers, or those who write by the seat of their pants rather
What Editors Look for in an Epic Fantasy
Download This Seminar’s Handout Professional editors look for specific themes and structure in epic fantasy adventure. Fantasy has many specific subgenres. Thus, it is always
5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Our Editing Services
If you’ve been around the publishing or writing field long enough, you’ve probably heard of our editing services at First Editing. At least, we hope
How to find the right nonfiction editor for you
With publishing houses overwhelmed and the resulting explosion of self-publishing taking place, some authors may need to find a freelance nonfiction editor before sending their
Location Split Improve Your Story Writing
Location Split – Improve Your Story Writing Location split just means that a location within a scene has changed. For example, the scene begins inside
Why Should I Pay For a Professional to Proofread My Work?
We’ve all felt it; that cringe in sympathy for a coworker who sent out a very important email to the whole team, including the big
10 Red Flags From Editors
Download This Seminar’s Handout When seeking a professional editor, you need a partner for your manuscript. Many freelancers claim that they have editing skills. As
What to Look for in a Fiction Editor?
The recent changes in the publishing industry, such as the advent of self-publishing, have presented a number of opportunities and challenges for aspiring authors. Not
10 Questions to Ask a Potential Editor for Your Book
When hiring a professional editor, you are choosing a new partner for your manuscript. Thus, we recommend these 10 questions to ask a potential editor
Self-Editing with JoEllen
Self-editing is the process of correcting errors, improving structure, and fine-tuning word choice in your own writing. In an ideal world, you would delegate
