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February 27, 2023

24 Best Books for Editors You Need on Your Bookshelf

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Editing is often an invisible job. That’s why the best books for editors—on the craft of editing—are interesting for anyone learning about publishing. Authors of editing-related books are lifting the veil on the book editing process, which is pretty mysterious…

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February 15, 2023

8 Tips on How to Read More as a Mom

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As a mama to a nine-month-old and a three-year-old, life is hectic. Most of the time, reheating my coffee or brushing my teeth feels like a win (honesty time!!). Learning how to read more as a mom and make time…

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February 9, 2023

Principles of Copy Editing | Inside the Copy Editor’s Job

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What’s the point of copy editing? The purpose of copy editing is to point out or fix errors and inconsistencies in a piece of content, from mechanical or topical errors to infelicities of grammar, usage, syntax, and punctuation. Anyone in…

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January 20, 2023

Top 10 Board and Picture Books for Toddlers

Finding the best picture books for toddlers can be overwhelming—there are so many beautiful picture books for toddlers and adults to enjoy, but finding the right books for your child’s age and interests can sometimes be a shot in the…

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January 10, 2023

Book Review: All the Dangerous Things

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This spoiler-free book review of All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham highlights everything you need to know about this mystery thriller, including favorite quotes from All the Dangerous Things, frequently asked questions, a brief synopsis, book club discussion questions,…

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December 26, 2022

7 Steps to Writing a Book for Children | Tips from an Editor

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This post is all about writing a book for children and the necessary steps it takes to become a children’s book author. I want to start a children’s book. Where do I start? I hear this question a lot as…

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December 13, 2022

Most Anticipated 2023 Releases | My Top “Can’t Wait” Books

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Readers everywhere are compiling their most anticipated books of 2023 list, and it’s a little overwhelming. There are so many books I can’t wait to read in 2023, and the book trends for 2023 are looking right up my alley….

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December 5, 2022

How to Plan a Solo Business Retreat in 2023

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It’s a new year, and if you’re a freelancer or self-employed (or you plan to launch your business this coming year!), it’s time to start planning now. Entrepreneurs have to make sure they’re regularly casting a vision—one, three, or five…

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December 5, 2022

Author Interview with NYT Bestselling Author Riley Sager

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Another No Thanks We’re Booked throwback! Katie and I were so excited to interview Riley Sager, author of Lock Every Door, for episode 39 of the podcast! In the episode, he sheds insight on writing a genre-bending thriller/horror story, how…

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December 1, 2022

Top 9 Proofreading Tips and Techniques

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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…

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November 17, 2022

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!),…

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November 9, 2022

The 5 Stages of the Writing Process | Tips from an Editor

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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…

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

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