So, as some of you might know, I'm currently revising my own book for querying. I am knee-deep in it. I'm going to be querying it in April so I'm at the "think about it so much that I dream about it" stage.  As an editor, you think that the revision process would be easier for…

Am I bit nervous about writing this email because it may be controversial?  Yes? But has fear of controversy ever stopped iconic artists like Madonna?  No. So I'm going to take a cue from the blonde pop princess and live my truth boldly. The most important type of editing is developmental editing. Not copyediting or…

Once upon a time, I was in my early twenties. I don't know about you, but my early twenties were rough. It's a period where not only you don't have your life together, but everyone around doesn't either. So everyone is stumbling around in the dark, trying to figure out how to get a job…

The other day, I received my edits from my editor (yes, everyone needs editors, even editors). I saw her email, and I immediately got sweaty palms like I was at a middle school dance, waiting for that pimply boy to ask me to sway along to Backstreet Boys with him. I think my heart will pound…

Wonder what it is like to live a day in the life of an editor? Curious about what I frequently hear? Well, I'm going to step out from behind my curtain and tell all."I am so afraid I'm going to have to change something.""I really don't feel like doing work after I've spent so much…

You know how Smokey the Bear warns against forest fires? Well, I am going to pull in my dog, Nola Bear, to warn you against head-hopping. What is head-hopping? I am glad you asked!  No, it doesn't involve the Red Queen (fortunately, everyone keeps her head).  It is when you are in a scene and you…

The holidays are here, and my family and I have had latkes and decorated the Christmas tree. I have already started mocking cheesy Christmas films with my friends (more on that in another post), and my Pandora is Christmas all the time. Since I am in the holiday spirit, I decided to create gifts for YOU.…

Right now. For once, I am not joking. But what if you are only halfway done? Or you haven't even started yet? Still book an editor right now. Why? 1. You will get your book done. I would never have gotten my last book done if I didn't hire an editor. There is nothing like a…

I was never the type of girl that made a guy wait for me to respond to a text message. I know, I know, this makes me look vaguely pathetic, but I was just never one to play games. If you want to text me, text me. If I want to respond, I will respond. To…