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The Cost of Copy Editing (And Budget-Friendly Options)
Hiring a copy editor for your manuscript comes with costs. But how expensive is copy editing? And are there budget-friendly options?
Iris Marsh
28 feb 20235 minuten om te lezen


The Cost of Line Editing (And Budget-Friendly Options)
Self-publishing a book can become costly quickly. This article lays out potential line editing costs and budget-friendly alternatives.
Iris Marsh
2 feb 20236 minuten om te lezen


How to Use APA Citations in Your Nonfiction Book
Knowing how to cite your sources in your nonfiction book is important for credibility. Find my tips & tricks for APA referencing here.
Iris Marsh
17 jan 20235 minuten om te lezen


Em Dash, En Dash, and Hyphen: When Do You Use Them?
The em dash, en dash, and hyphen look a lot alike, but each has a different purpose. How do you use them correctly? Read on to find out.
Iris Marsh
12 jan 20235 minuten om te lezen


Active vs. Passive Voice in Writing: Which to Use?
You've undoubtedly heard the advice: never use passive voice in writing, use active voice. Is this always true? What's the difference?
Iris Marsh
5 jan 20233 minuten om te lezen


The Cost of Developmental Editing (And Budget-Friendly Options)
Publishing a book comes with many costs. One of which is developmental editing. Find out what the cost is and what to do on a budget.
Iris Marsh
1 dec 20227 minuten om te lezen


5 Common Mistakes Writers Make with Developmental Editing
Developmental editing mistakes are common for writers. Doing your own structural edit can be difficult. Learn here which mistakes to avoid.
Iris Marsh
23 nov 20225 minuten om te lezen


How to Know it’s Time to Get a Plot Critique and How to Find the Right Editor
A plot critique can give you insight into your story's strengths and weaknesses before you even begin writing. Read here if it's for you.
Iris Marsh
16 nov 20225 minuten om te lezen


Top 5 Writing & Editing Tools in 2022
The right writing and editing tools can make your job as a writer a lot easier. In this article, you can find my top 5 favorite tools.
Iris Marsh
19 okt 20225 minuten om te lezen


What is a Manuscript Critique and How Can it Improve Your Book?
Find out what a manuscript critique is, if you need it, and how it can improve your novel.
Iris Marsh
11 okt 20224 minuten om te lezen

15 Questions to Ask Your Book Editor Before Hiring
Find 15 questions you should ask yourself and your editor before you start working with them.
Iris Marsh
4 okt 20227 minuten om te lezen

8 Ways to Sharpen Your Editing Skills
Practice your editing skills as well as your writing skills with the 8 tips in this article.
Iris Marsh
28 sep 20225 minuten om te lezen

The Beginner’s Guide to Self-Editing Your Novel
Learn the 8 steps outlined in this article to self-edit your novel to the best of your abilities.
Iris Marsh
14 sep 202210 minuten om te lezen
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