What is the difference between a blurb and a synopsis? For some, especially newer, writers, the words blurb and synopsis may seem interchangeable, however, they serve very different purposes and each follows its own set […]
Penning and Planning
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What does a line edit look like? A common question new indie authors ask is, ‘What does a line edit look like?’ It’s tricky to know what to expect if you’ve never been through the […]
Clichés are lazy, unimaginative, and often predictable phrases. They won't offend your reader or interrupt your story, but they won't impress either. Clichés are not memorable and if your writing contains too many, it runs the risk of being forgettable, and who wants to write something forgettable? Therefore, this blog is going to outline how to self edit the clichés and common phrases out of your novel.
As a professional editor and proofreader, as well as a debut author, I hope sharing my training and experience will help you develop the skills and confidence to edit your own book(s) to a very high standard. Whether you then go on to query your novel with a traditional publisher, or secure the services of a freelance editor and/or proofreader before self publishing, you will know that you have already given your novel a great chance of being received as positively as possible.
In 2018, I read 37 books for pleasure, narrowly missing my challenge of reading 40 books in a year. However, I am again aiming to read 40 books throughout 2019 – here are the first […]