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April 6, 2022

6 Heartwarming Middle Grade Books to Read Next

This post is all about the most feel-good, heartwarming middle grade books I picked up recently and why I think they deserve to be on your nightstand—or on your kids’ to-be-read list or in your classroom library! So far, 2022…

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March 27, 2022

My TBR Hopefuls: Books I Can’t Wait to Read in the Spring

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I have been on a five-star reading streak, so I’m slightly nervous to keep some of these anticipated reads in my TBR (to-be-read) pile for spring, but honestly, reading so many great books for Middle Grade March has taken me…

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March 11, 2022

Book Review: Pony by R. J. Palacio

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This spoiler-free book review of Pony by R. J. Palacio gives you all the details you need to know about this genre-bending middle grade novel, including favorite quotes from Pony, frequently asked questions, a brief synopsis, book club discussion questions,…

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March 2, 2022

The INSANELY Helpful Book on Creativity: Review of Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

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This is a spoiler-free book review of Big Magic, which lists everything you need to know about this self-help/creative nonfiction book, along with key takeaways and aha moments, favorite quotes, frequently asked questions, like-minded books on similar topics, and more!…

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February 28, 2022

Author Interview with NYT Best-selling Author Rosie Walsh

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This is a throwback, friends! For episode 9 of the No Thanks We’re Booked podcast, Katie and I had the great pleasure of interviewing Rosie Walsh, NYT best-selling author of debut novel, Ghosted (also known in the UK as The…

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February 21, 2022

Line Editing vs. Copy Editing | Types of Editing

This post is all about line editing vs. copy editing, and I dive in to the five major types of edits, line editing rates, how to line edit, and so much more! In the publishing world, a manuscript goes through…

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January 23, 2022

6 Work-from-Home Tips for Freelancers

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This post is all about work-from-home tips for freelancers to maximize productivity, stay inspired, and protect your mental health. People often ask me how I stay focused or productive when I work from home, and the truth is, I’ve worked…

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January 22, 2022

Author Interview with NYT Best-Selling Author Kristin Hannah

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When the paperback release of one of my favorite books of all time, The Great Alone, came out, I was delighted to have the opportunity to interview the lovely Kristin Hannah. She’s an author I’ve long admired, and I loved…

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January 17, 2022

Author Interview with NYT Best-Selling Author Nicole Baart

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Last year was a difficult reading year for me. With a busy toddler and the pandemic stress, I was distracted and unable to easily focus on books. But Everything We Didn’t Say sucked me in—it was the perfect haunting mystery…

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October 23, 2021

5 Reasons Why an Editing Community Matters

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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….

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October 17, 2021

Author Interview with NYT Best-Selling Author Silvia Moreno-Garcia

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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…

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October 17, 2021

University of Chicago Editing Certificate | Review, Cost, Curriculum

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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,…

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I'm a reader, book editor, and content creator living in North Carolina with my husband, Aaron, and toddler, Matilda.

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