Miscellaneous

#WW How I Became A Full-Time Editor

I love blogging (obvs.), but I love it even more when my readers suggest a topic for me to cover. Today is one of those days. The Uncommon Cliche asked me to write about how I became a full-time editor, and well, here I am to tell you. Long story short: I fell into it. I… Continue reading #WW How I Became A Full-Time Editor

Guest Blogger · Miscellaneous · Writing Tips

#MondayBlogs Find Your Perfect Editor: 7 Valuable Tips

Intro: Last week we talked about how to self-edit before you found an editor for your manuscript. This week we’re talking about how to find that perfect editor. This topic is very important to me, since I’m a full-time editor. It’s vital for authors and editors to find the perfect fit for one another. Special… Continue reading #MondayBlogs Find Your Perfect Editor: 7 Valuable Tips

Miscellaneous · Writing Tips

#WW The Difference of Pronunciation and Writing

#WW Pronunciation and Writing Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris demanded my attention simply from the title. Despite working with the English language every day—both as a writer and as an editor—I have difficulty speaking. I stumble and stutter a lot. Perhaps this is one of the reasons I worked so hard to… Continue reading #WW The Difference of Pronunciation and Writing

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#WW: When Editing Isn’t Necessary

#WW: When Editing Isn’t Necessary The title is – obviously – a little misleading. Editing is always necessary. As a full-time writer and an editor, I can promise this from both ends, but – as the title also promises – there is a specific time period during the writing process where I don’t suggest editing.… Continue reading #WW: When Editing Isn’t Necessary

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Guest Post: Top Productivity Tools All Writers Should Know About

Shannon, here, for a quick introduction. A few weeks ago, I was contacted by Robert Morris from Ninja Essays. He wanted me to see the info graph Top Writing Tools of Famous Authors, and I am beyond grateful that he showed it to me. It is amazing. Seriously. Check it out by clicking here. But… Continue reading Guest Post: Top Productivity Tools All Writers Should Know About