ToniOct 6, 20212 minSALE: Get 20% off new services!It’s here, folks. We’ve reached the last three months of the year! For the final stretch of 2021, I’m offering 20% off my Editorial...
ToniAug 17, 20216 minEditing Anxieties: What if my editor is also an author?You finally found the perfect editor for your book! But then you see that they also have a writing career. And in the same genre as you,...
ToniAug 10, 20214 min5 Things Your Freelance Editor Can't GuaranteeIf it’s your first time working with a freelance book editor, you might not know exactly what you can expect from them. And because...
ToniJul 27, 20213 minDo you need an editor or a ghostwriter?Do you actually need an editor, or would a ghostwriter suit your needs better?
ToniMar 9, 20214 minEdiquette: Should I give my editor credit in my book when it’s published?Do you actually need to credit your editor for working on your book? It's a little more complex than yes or no!
ToniFeb 16, 20214 minWhy does editing take so long?Your editor said it will take three weeks (or more!) to edit your book. Isn't that a bit too long?
ToniFeb 2, 20214 minWhat does “depends on complexity of project” mean?On my editorial service pages, you saw the phrase “pricing depends on the complexity of the project.” Here's what that means.
ToniJan 19, 20215 minHow to Save Money on EditingProfessional editing can come with quite a price tag! In this post, find some ideas for saving money on your edits.
ToniJan 12, 20215 minEditing Anxieties: What if my editor ruins my book?A lot of newer writers fear bad editing. Fortunately, there are ways you can prevent this from happening to you.
ToniJan 5, 20215 minHow accurate are editors?Aren't editors supposed to catch all the mistakes in a book? Let's discuss the reality of editorial accuracy.
ToniDec 29, 20202 minSALE: All Editorial Services 21% Off!New year, new novel! I’m offering 21% off all editorial services when you book by January 21, 2021.
ToniDec 15, 20203 minEdiquette: What is a representative sample?Your potential future editor has asked for a "representative sample" of your novel. What exactly do you send?
ToniDec 8, 20207 minHiring an editor? Watch out for these 6 red flags.Editing is an unregulated profession, so you want to be careful when hiring your editor. Here are six red flags to watch out for.
ToniNov 17, 20204 minEditing Anxieties: Will my editor steal my manuscript?Manuscript theft is extremely rare, especially among professional editors. In this post, I outline the reasons why.
ToniNov 10, 20203 minEdiquette: How to prepare your manuscript for your editor.In this post, I’ll show you exactly how to format your manuscript in Microsoft Word before sending it off to your editor.
ToniOct 6, 20202 minChecklist: Are you ready to hire a copyeditor for your novel?You know you need a copyeditor for your novel. I made this handy checklist to help you determine if you're ready for one.
ToniSep 15, 20205 minAbout Style SheetsI love style sheets, but you may nave never used one before. This post will show you what style sheets are and why you should have one.
ToniSep 8, 20207 minI just got my copyedits back. Now what?In this post, I’m going to show you what to do when you get your copyedits back from me.
ToniAug 25, 20207 minWhat does copyediting actually look like?In this post, I show you exactly when you're getting when you ask for a copyedit from me.
ToniAug 18, 20204 minEdiquette: Should I self-edit my manuscript before sending it to my editor?Do you really have to edit a book yourself if you're going to pay a professional to do it?
ToniAug 11, 20205 minWhat do you charge? How one editor sets rates.Editors sometimes have wildly different rates for the exact same service. Why does one editor charge so much more (or less) than another?
ToniAug 4, 20203 minSo what exactly is an editor?What type of editor you end up working with depends highly on the type of publication or business...