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January 2026

How to Charm Your Editor: Polite Manuscript Prep, With a Dash of Austen

Leave a Comment / Uncategorized / By Susan Pierson

Every manuscript, like a guest at a fine ball, makes its first impression upon arrival.
Tidy, well-organized, and accompanied by a courteous note, it lets your editor attend to the story rather than trifling distractions.

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After the Copyedit: Navigating the Space Before You Query or Self-Publish

Leave a Comment / Uncategorized / By Susan Pierson

After the copyedit, your story feels finished, but you don’t.

If you’re standing between “done” and querying or self-publishing, this article brings calm direction to that in-between stage.

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