As an editor with almost a decade of experience, I can tell you what makes a good editor is a combination of different skills and qualities. Unfortunately, there are some scammy, amateur editors out there. They promise to improve a…
9 Swoon-Worthy Books for Music Lovers
If you like books for music lovers or you just love to read about musicians and the music industry during different points in time, oh do I have some book recommendations for you! There’s something so electric (pun intended!) about…
What Is Developmental Editing? | Full Guide
What is developmental editing, and how does it differ from other levels of editing? I’ve heard this question many times from writers and editors alike. Developmental editing happens early on in the revision and publishing process, and it focuses on…
Early Reading Tips: How to Encourage a Love of Reading
I don’t know if my kids will end up developing a lifelong love of reading, but these are my early reading tips and how I’m setting up our home to foster a love of reading, providing many opportunities for growing…
Annotating My Books Part 2: My Digital Note-Taking System
When I published my first post on how to annotate a book, it was really more about how to take notes on a book for fun. My annotating method is so simple and casual with physical books, and I love…
What’s It Like Being a Production Editor?
What’s it like being a production editor? I’ve heard some version of this question many times over the years, but it’s a tricky one to answer. A production editor oversees the whole publishing process, so it makes sense that it…
Mini Reviews of Recent Reads | Summer 2023
I haven’t been on top of my book reviews lately, but I’ve read a few fun books so far this summer! Here’s my mini reviews of recent reads—some from the spring, but mostly my summer reads. The backlist titles have…
20 Best Children’s Books about Fall | 2023 Read Alouds
Before the fall season sneaks up on us, I want to share the best children’s books about fall we’ve discovered in our home! Toddler books about autumn are always just so sweet, and there’s something about fall books illustrations that…
Book Review: This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub
This spoiler-free book review of This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub covers everything from the book’s main themes and plot to favorite quotes from This Time Tomorrow, frequently asked questions about the book and Emma Straub, book club discussion questions,…
15 Fall Books to Read for a Cozy Autumn Books Aesthetic
Seasonal reading has always been a big thing for me, especially autumnal books! I have always loved curating my fall reading list, and those cozy autumn vibes are a MUST when looking for fall books to read. I love picking…
How to Listen to Audiobooks | Beginner’s Guide
If you’ve been trying to figure out how to listen to audiobooks effectively or how to get into audiobooks, this beginner’s guide to audiobooks is for you. Learning how to focus on audiobooks will transform your reading life, especially if…
How to Write Better Dialogue | 10 Steps to Improve Your Writing
This post is all about how to write better dialogue between two or more characters, and how to use the correct punctuation to write dialogue tags vs. beats. If you’re looking for effective dialogue examples or general tips on how…