From My Country Editing Desk

Think of me as your host, not just your editor, because here: editing is respect, reflection is part of the process, and every post invites you to breathe deep and remember why you write.

Raising my coffee cup to the stories only you can tell.

                   ~Susan

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Why One-Size-Fits-All Editing Doesn’t Fit

May 1, 2025
Do you hesitate to work with an editor because you’re afraid of losing control over your story—or worried that your voice will start sounding like everyone else? Or you sent your manuscript off—only to feel like it came back stamped...
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Why Storytelling Still Matters

May 1, 2025
Why Do We Write? Do you wonder if all the work is worth it? If crafting stories—out of memory, imagination, or a mix of both—truly makes a difference? This article is for you. You may be doubting your role as...
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The Gentle Power of a Well-Placed Comma

May 1, 2025
Are your sentences rushing by too quickly, leaving your reader breathless and struggling to follow? Or have you ever wondered if those commas you keep adding (or forgetting) are helping or hindering your flow?  This is for you—the writer who...
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When Words Become Art

April 30, 2025
You care about your words. Maybe more than you can explain to anyone else. You sit with them, wrestle with them, shape them. You pour your heart out onto the pages. But you fear your words are falling flat.  Did...