From My Country Editing Desk

This is your creative retreat for words: a quiet space to believe in the beauty of well-chosen words. Here, editing is an act of respect. Reflection is part of the writing process. And every post invites you to step back, breathe deep, and remember why you started writing in the first place. Think of me as your host, not just your editor.

With warmth from my desk in the countryside,

Susan

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

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 like it had been through a one-size-fits-all checklist?  You are not alone. You don’t need […]

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Why Storytelling Still Matters

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 a storyteller, so this is your sign and a fresh reminder of just how powerful […]

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The Gentle Power of a Well-Placed Comma

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 wants to make their prose more fluid and inviting, without getting bogged down in technicalities. […]

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When Words Become Art

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 I say it the way I meant it?Is the magic I’m feeling coming through for […]