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Benefits of Getting a Manuscript Evaluation Before Editing

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First, what is a manuscript evaluation? Some call it a critique or an assessment, but essentially, it is an editorial letter used as a teaching tool to iron out issues in a manuscript without making direct changes. Whereas a developmental editor might focus more heavily on plot structure and character development, a line editor will focus more on writing techniques. I use it to discuss showing versus telling, point of… Read More »Benefits of Getting a Manuscript Evaluation Before Editing

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Commas

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Commas are one of the most used (and misused) punctuation marks. Instead of falling into the trap of thinking you should insert a comma at each natural pause in a sentence, use this as a quick reference guide. Independent Clauses Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction (and, but, for, or, nor, yet, so) that joins two independent clauses in a compound sentence. (An exception can be made if the… Read More »Commas

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Finding the Right Editor

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You can find an abundance of editors in the directories of professional associations, in the acknowledgments in published books, on social media, and on websites such as Reedsy or Thumbtack. Talking to other writers and looking at testimonials and reviews can help you narrow down your choices, but just because an editor is a great fit for one author doesn’t mean they will be a great fit for you. So… Read More »Finding the Right Editor