As a writer eager to release your words into the universe, you may have considered trying to save a few bucks by not hiring an editor. It's tempting to simply upload your writing into a program, accept all the suggestions given, and move quickly to the next stage of publishing. But you are likely doing yourself and your writing career a great disservice by not taking the time to partner with an editor.

What tools can a writer use to speak to their audience? Whether we know it or not, we all understand what tone of voice means. We’ve...

When is the right time to start editing your work? Writing a book is hard work. It takes inspiration, dedication, and perseverance, not to mention the time and diligence needed to review version after version on your way to a finished product that you can be proud to put your name on. On those days when you've scanned the same pages fifty-odd times trying to find just the right word, daydreaming of your big launch and planning your future releases may just get you through. Bu

What does it mean for a recipe to have style? Writing can sometimes feel like you’re having a conversation with your readers, your thoughts flowing easily from your keyboard to their screen. But if you’ve ever had a friend fill in the blank for you when the correct word was on the tip of your tongue, then you know that it just doesn’t work as well in the written form. Breakfast could end in a dry crumbly mess if you just assumed your reader would know they need heavy whipping

What type of editing is right for your project? Recipes have a particular style of writing and formatting and it’s important to understand the conventions, even if you plan to develop your own unique style. A well-written recipe has a great deal of information in it that allows a reader to successfully make the dish as you intended. If details are missing or presented in a confusing way, there’s a chance it will be the last recipe of yours they will read. That’s where a speci

The 5 key elements needed for any well-written recipe. You have the ingredients and you know what to do with them–can you write a recipe?...