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By: Catherine Owen
Poems are not usually written in bursts of perfect inspiration. A poem often needs to undergo many drafts to refine its vision and hone its voice. more...
Submitting, freelancing and publishing advice and suggestions for new writers and authors. more...
One of the most overlooked yet vital skills for a writer is the ability to receive advice for improvement - and follow it, without losing the soul of his or her writing. more...
How to Give Constructive Criticism
Are you a great editor? Consider this. How you give feedback on a writer's work can have more impact than what you say. Three tricks to giving helpful ConCrit. more...
More Freelance Editorial Services
By: Karen Reiser
This article discusses editorial services that go beyond copyediting or line editing to look a manuscript's structure and/or plot. more...
By: Karen Reiser
Interested in freelance writing or editing? Do you have editorial experience? Consider offering these services on a freelance basis. more...
Apostrophes can be tricky if you're not sure how to make a plural noun or compound pronoun possessive. Here are some tips. more...
Editing How-To and Non-Fiction
Besides basic typos and grammatical errors, one of the biggest problems with non-fiction and how-to books is that they contain broken "links." more...
What Professional Editors CAN'T Do for You
Many writers think a professional editor will give their novel a magic facelift, when in fact there are many things an editor can't do for your book. more...
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