by Anna Johnstone | Jan 8, 2019 | Advice, Blog, Favourites
First of all, happy New Year! We have all made New Year’s resolutions from time to time. This year I have only one: I promise to be better at updating this blog. As part of this, I have decided to do a weekly roundup post of articles and podcasts which I feel...
by Anna Johnstone | Nov 28, 2017 | Advice, Blog, Service
A sample edit is an indicator of many things; the professionalism and ability of the editor is only one factor. The sample indicates the level of the work to be undertaken and it allows the editor to asses pricing but did you realise it also shows the editor the level...
by Anna Johnstone | Oct 16, 2017 | Advice, Favourites, Reading List
This post offers a selection of my personal favourite titles on self-editing. Many new writers have been caught out in thinking that once they have completed their first draft all they need to do is find an editor to spruce it up with a proofread. This could not be...
by Anna Johnstone | Sep 30, 2017 | Advice, Blog
With NaNoWriMo fast approaching, there will be many writers embarking on a new writing project this November. With this in mind, I have put this PDF together to serve as a basic guide for outlining. This has been built from a handwritten version compiled by Nichole...
by Anna Johnstone | Sep 25, 2017 | Advice, Service
A lot is said about how to find the right editor for you but today’s post is about being a good client. I had not intended for this to be this week’s post but given the circumstances, I thought this needed to be said. Most of us know by now that the...
by | Apr 7, 2017 | Advice, Blog
Proofreading and copyediting, while not nearly as entertaining as the writing process to some (a lot of us quite enjoy it), is still important. For many authors who don’t outline editing is a chance to iron out plot holes and check character arcs. For others,...
