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This question comes up fairly frequently on social media and in writing groups: should you hire a freelance editor before submitting to agents or publishers? Is it necessary? In self-publishing, you tend to have to do everything yourself, including finding your own editor. But traditional…
Writing when you have a full-time job isnβt easy. I recently spotted a tweet expressing worry about how anyone can have time to write when they have to work full-time hours. I thought it’d be a good topic for a blog post, because it’s something…
Rejection is unfortunately a big part of being a writer, and so is coping with that. What makes it even harder is that we tend to be sensitive people. Weβre emotionally attached to our work, pouring months or even years into it. When you spend…
Word count is something I get asked about a lot β itβs especially important when submitting your novel to literary agents or publishers. Many of them will reject based on word count alone, for instance if itβs *way* too high. Itβs a good idea to…
Thinking about how to choose the right editor for your book can be overwhelming! Thereβs so much to consider, and there are so many freelance editors out there, itβs difficult to know where to start. Here are some things you should consider when youβre searching…
Whether you’re submitting to agents or working with a freelance editor, you’ll want to make sure your manuscript looks professional. An agent is more likely to read your work if you present a polished, professional manuscript to industry standards. One of the easiest ways to…
I’ve often helped writers get their query letters and submission material into shape before they send their work off to agents. I’ve even written a blog post on how to find an agent. But Iβm often asked for advice on the process of submitting to…
When you’re writing by yourself and doing your own revisions, it can be really tricky to know when your manuscript is ready to be submitted β whether that’s to literary agents, publishers, or writing competitions. Here’s a useful checklist of things you might want to…