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 Bestselling 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 Bestselling 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…
5 Reasons Why an Editing Community Matters
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 Bestselling 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…
7 Books about Food Culture to Read in 2021
Here are the most popular fiction books about food, food memoirs, and other foodie reads I’m adding to my to-be-read list in 2021. As thanksgiving approaches and hearty-warm recipes rich with memory (and lots of butter!) fill our thoughts, I…
How to Become an Editor for Books in 2023
This post is all about how to become a book editor, what book editors do, book editor salary and rates info, how to find book editor jobs, and more! Every book needs an editor, and every editor knows the blood,…