What should you look for in a developmental editor?
Hiring a developmental editor is a big step toward publishing your book. But how do you know if an editor is a good fit? How can you protect yourself from scams? What really separates one editor from another? How can you make sure your money is well spent? Read this blog post for four tips that will help you find the best developmental editor for you and your book!
Behind the Scenes: What Happens During a Developmental Edit
Have you ever wondered what happens during a developmental edit? Check out what happens behind the scenes as I walk you step-by-step through the developmental editing process.
Do you need to hire an editor? It depends on your publishing goals.
Considering whether you should hire an editor for your book? The decision ultimately comes down to your publishing goals. Whether you want to self-publish or get a contract from a publisher, read on to find out what kind of editors you’ll need to make your writing dreams come true.
Different Types of Editing & Editors: A Guide for Writers
Confused by all the different types of editing out there? Not sure if you need a proofreader, a copy editor, a developmental editor or all of the above? Read on to learn all about the types of editing and types of editors that you can hire to help you write the best book possible.
Writing Advice Unpacked: Should You Create a World Readers Want to Visit?
Build a world that readers want to live in. Sounds simple. But does that advice really make sense? Does anyone really want to live in the dystopian world of Panem? Does anyone really want to live in a world full of monsters and oppressive tyrant kings? Readers still fall in love with dark worlds. Why is that? I have an idea. Read the blog post to find out!
Building a World Big Enough for Your Series
You’ve done the hard work of building a world. Why move on after one book? Read on for tips on expanding your worldbuilding to support an entire series of books.
It’s National Book Lovers Day—Let’s Celebrate!
In celebration of National Book Lovers Day, I present the top ten most influential books in my life.
Enhance Theme Through World Building
World building touches every aspect of your novel including theme. Read on for tips on using the world of your story to amplify your story’s big ideas.
Five Real-World Sources to Inspire Your World Building
Trying to build a world for your fantasy novel? Here are five real-world inspirations that you can use to create a great world for your novel!
World Building for Inherent Conflict
World building is about more than drawing a map and designing a few monsters. World building should enhance every element of your story, including the conflict. Read on for tips on world building for inherent conflict that will hook readers and keep them turning pages all the way to the end.
World Building for Plotters
If you’re a plotter, it’s tempting to spend months (or even years) hammering out each and every detail of your story’s world, but that may not be the best path toward your ultimate goal: a compelling, engaging story. Read on for tips that can help you build a world for your story rather than a story for your world.
World Building for Pantsers
Pantsing is a great way to supercharge the creativity of your story. But it can also lead to inconsistencies in your world building. Here are my best tips for building a coherent, fictional world as a pantser.
