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My mind isn’t a naturally concise place. There’s a lot going on in there, and it all comes out on the page. I am always having to make cuts.

Drafting is usually done alone, but everything that comes after can be greatly benefitted from having a development team...

Character motivations can be tricky to convey thoughtfully but clearly. Readers need reminders often enough...

Self-editing is hard. Trust me. As an editor, I know my most difficult work is when I’m turning an analytical eye back on my own work...

They help you limp along the page, but they’re not doing you any favors. Each has their time and place, so I’m not suggesting you cut...

When you’re working with an editor, you’re paying someone for the opportunity to read your novel before it hits the shelves...

Authors can gain a lot from some shrinkage. There’s a reason why preferred manuscript lengths you’re seeing from agents are longer...

It’s a question our team hears all the time. In reality, there are major successes for every style of book...