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Feb 9
5 min

What to do during your novel’s resting period.

After finishing the first draft of your novel, you should let it rest before you jump into revisions. So what do you do while you wait?

Writing Craft Reviews: Self-Editing for Fiction Writers

Toni

Nov 24, 2020
4 min

Writing Craft Reviews: Self-Editing for Fiction Writers

Make your writing, at the scene and sentence level, a smoother reading experience with Self-Editing for Fiction Writers.

How to stop procrastinating on your edits.

Toni

Nov 3, 2020
4 min

How to stop procrastinating on your edits.

You need to get these edits done, but you're stuck in a procrastination loop. Here's how to finally get started.

Ediquette: Should I edit my manuscript before sending it to my copyeditor?

Toni

Aug 18, 2020
4 min

Ediquette: Should I edit my manuscript before sending it to my copyeditor?

Do you really have to edit a book yourself if you're going to pay a professional to do it?

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