How to Charm Your Editor: Polite Manuscript Prep, With a Dash of Austen
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.
Finished Manuscript and What’s Next: The Space Between
After your final edit, your story feels finished—but you don’t. Standing in the space between “done” and “what’s next”?
This article offers clarity without pressure and direction without judgment.
How To Know What Kind of Editing You Need
Unsure what comes next for your manuscript?
Use the quick checklist in this article to figure out which editorial steps make sense and move forward with confidence.
“Some Days, I Stress Over Every Word.”
Writing is messy, exhausting, and lonely—but the stories inside you deserve to exist.
Here’s my honest truth about why we keep showing up, page after page.
