Editing is a job that is mostly misrepresented and overwhelmingly misunderstood. Behind most great works of literature is a dedicated editor. As an editor one of the most frustrating misconceptions about our role is that we simply fix spelling and punctuation errors. In fact, … [Read more...] about Editing Part 1 – What is editing?
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Names matter: choosing the right name for your characters
Names matter. Whether they are quirky and memorable, or simply a way of embodying the dullness of a character, it is important to get it right. Some authors like Ernest Hemingway, used simple names and didn’t feel that unusual or extraordinary names were the key to an … [Read more...] about Names matter: choosing the right name for your characters