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There’s a lot of writing advice out there! It’s hard to know which is bad writing advice and which is good! This blog will give you permission to ignore the worst!

Are you an author wondering if you should include content warnings for books? Content warnings (sometimes called trigger warnings) inform readers about specific triggers before they begin reading your book. This blog will tell you what content warnings are, why you need them, and how to include them in your book.

If you’re ready to send your book to your editor, here are some basic formatting standards and tips that you can do to prepare your manuscript and make your editor’s life easier (and they’ll love you for it!).

Discover seven things book editors don’t do for authors or their manuscripts in this blog post written by a professional freelance copyeditor.

If you’re an author looking to hire an editor, here are some author red flags that editors look for—check them out to see what worries book editors when talking to potential clients.

Here are answers to all of my most frequently asked questions as a professional freelance book editor. Some of these book editor faqs might surprise you!

When should you use italics? When should you avoid using italics? When is italics a tool for an author and when does it detract from the story? Read this blog to find out!

Before you find a copy editor to work on your manuscript, read these five signs to make sure you are ready for copyediting.

If you’re a first-time author writing a book, you may be nervous about handing over your manuscript to a professional editor. Read this blog to find out what to expect when working with a book editor.