Big documents, like book manuscripts, can get cumbersome. Once you put several thousand words on the page, keeping track of everything and navigating between sections can get tough. So here are some tools to use to save yourself some time… Read More »Tips And Tools For Navigating In Microsoft Word
If you’re a Canadian writer, there are several benefits to working with a Canadian editor. Canadian editors are more likely to be familiar with Canadian English and may have a better grasp of certain elements of culture. (Though, of course,… Read More »How To Find A Canadian Editor
Microsoft Word contains a plethora of tools to make drafting documents easier, and paragraph styles are among the most useful for keeping your manuscript organized and easy to navigate. What Are Paragraph Styles? Paragraph styles are tools within Microsoft Word… Read More »How To Use Paragraph Styles
A basic chapter breakdown will help you spot plot holes, loose ends, redundancy, and more. But there are many ways to customize your chapter breakdown to meet your needs. So if you’re just starting revisions or you’ve already inventoried your… Read More »Customize Your Chapter Breakdown
You’ve written the first draft of your book. Now what? You could send it to beta readers or an editor, but in your time (and money) would be better spent doing some revision work first. A chapter breakdown will help… Read More »Revision: How To Create A Chapter Breakdown
Unfuck Your Writing is a guide to overcoming the barriers to writing by publisher Joe Biel and professional counselor Faith G. Harper, PhD. It’s shorter than many writing guides, but it has a big goal: “to teach you to write… Read More »Unfuck Your Writing by Joe Biel and Faith G. Harper
When you have multiple interests or passions, it can be difficult to choose a career path. Though often boiled down to checking for grammar and spelling mistakes, editing is a field that includes variety, creativity, and the opportunity to always… Read More »Editing: A Multipotentialite Career
In June of 2021, I presented at the Editors Canada Conference. My presentation was called “Doing It All: The Ups and Downs of Being a Multipotentialite Editor.” I had a blast presenting, and some people messaged me afterward asking me… Read More »What Is A Multipotentialite Editor?
Is literally literally one of the most argued about words on the internet? Maybe. When used as an intensifier, to emphasize something that isn’t true, language pedants are sure to rear their heads and argue “words mean something.” But there… Read More »Is It Okay To Use “Literally” As An Intensifier?
Ending a sentence with a preposition is one of those grammar taboos that many have heard. Some follow it as a rule, while others aren’t even sure what it means and some say it’s entirely bogus. So, is it okay… Read More »Is It Okay To End A Sentence With A Preposition?