This post is all about professional proofreading tips and techniques to keep your skills sharp. Whether you’re proofreading on-screen or making proofreading marks by hand, these 9 tips will help you succeed as a proofreader. No matter the type of…
Books for Busy Seasons: What I Read in Early Postpartum Days
I can’t quite use the term “maternity leave” since I’m self-employed, but I was able to take some time off once my second daughter, Harriet, was born. During those early postpartum months I definitely did not read much (or sleep!),…
The 5 Stages of the Writing Process | Tips from an Editor
Before diving into the five stages of the writing process, it’s important to understand that no writing process is the same. Here, you won’t find rigid rules but more of a guideline. Whether you’re curious about the stages of the…
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…
My TBR Hopefuls: Books I Can’t Wait to Read in the Spring
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…
Book Review: Pony by R. J. Palacio
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,…
The INSANELY Helpful Book on Creativity: Review of Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
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!…
Author Interview with NYT Best-selling Author Rosie Walsh
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…
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…
6 Work-from-Home Tips for Freelancers
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…
Author Interview with NYT Best-Selling Author Kristin Hannah
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…
Author Interview with NYT Best-Selling Author Nicole Baart
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…