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Just leaving this here for anyone who needs to hea

Just leaving this here for anyone who needs to hear it today 💖📖

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Hey authors, did you know I now offer manuscript a

Hey authors, did you know I now offer manuscript assessments? If you’re not sure what that involves or how it’s different to a structural edit, I’m breaking it down* in this post. 👆

The TL;DR: a manuscript assessment is basically a mini version of a structural edit. It highlights the top areas of your novel to address in a shorter editorial report, and it’s a great option if you want clear direction on what to focus on in your next draft. Plus, it’s cheaper, so it’s a good alternative to full structural editing if you’re on a budget.

Something both types of edit have in common? Your story will live ✨rent free✨ in my brain the entire time I’m working on it (and for a bit afterwards too, if I’m honest!) All-consuming, yes, but I think it’s this deep engagement with your work that makes structural editing so valuable.

Any questions? Drop me a DM or leave me a comment below.

*Note: This is just my definition to describe how I approach these services - other editors may interpret these terms differently.

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Hands up if you’re writing a multi-POV novel? 🙋‍♀️If so, you might be wondering which of your characters should get to tell your story’s important scenes. Here’s a good shortcut for you: Consider who has the most at stake. It’s this character’s emotions and fears and reactions that will give you the most to play with to ensure the scene really hits home for your readers.

Read more on my blog - link in bio - and let me know in the comments if you have any burning questions about writing multi-POV ✍️

#writingtips #editing #bookstagram #multipov

Happy release day to this peachy beauty! I loved w

Happy release day to this peachy beauty! I loved working on the proofread of this fun and heartfelt memoir/self-help tome by @julesrobinson82, out today with @simonschusterau

If you’d like me to give your manuscript a once-over before it heads out into the world, drop me a line! ✨ #proofreading #newrelease #bookstagram

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