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…
8 Tips on How to Read More as a Mom
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…
Principles of Copy Editing | Inside the Copy Editor’s Job
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…
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…
Book Review: All the Dangerous Things
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,…
7 Steps to Writing a Book for Children | Tips from an Editor
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…