People sometimes ask me how I became an editor, and the first thing I usually say is by getting involved in an editing community. You can form an editing group in any way you’d like, and sometimes smaller is better….
Author Interview with NYT Best-Selling Author Silvia Moreno-Garcia
If you’ve been following me online, you know I’ve been raving about my new favorite horror novel, Mexican Gothic, by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. As a reader, it’s clear there’s something special about the setting and plot, and after interviewing Silvia for…
University of Chicago Editing Certificate | Review, Cost, Curriculum
This post is all about the University of Chicago Editing certificate, my review, whether or not I think the editing certificate online is worth it, info on the core classes, tuition and fees, and more! When becoming a freelance editor,…
How to Self-Edit Your Book | Tips from an Editor
This post is all about learning how to self-edit your book, the best ways to strengthen your writing after an early draft, and the top self-editing tips for fiction writers so you can return to your first draft with confidence….
5 Non-Spooky Books to Read in Autumn
This post is all about books to read in the fall that aren’t necessarily scary but still have that *autumn vibe* we’re always looking for. October is the one month I actually feel pressure to read certain kinds of books, and most…
Annotating My Books: Why and How I Take Notes While Reading
** ATTN: Some of the pictures I included could contain pages with spoilers. If you want to read my annotations, I highly suggest just reading my notes and not the actual pages of the book! Proceed with caution, readers!** I…