One of the best ways to improve your manuscript and get it ready to submit to agents and editors is to have another writer read it and offer an honest critique. And getting several such critiques is even better. Although most writing manuals tell you that this is crucial for improving your writing, many authors […]
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By Sarah Fox 1. Book Us in Advance Writers frequently ask me when they should book me, and I always tell them as soon as possible. Editors tend to get booked out weeks, if not months, in advance, and you want to ensure that you are on your ideal editor’s schedule at the right
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Critiques must be handled with a deft touch, somewhere between soft-pedaling and soul-crushing. This advice will help you give constructive feedback that will leave the writer excited to make improvements rather than looking for the nearest rock to crawl under. See more . . . By Karen Hertzberg
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Although no match for human editing, these tools help identify weaknesses and problems with your writing. Not only will these programs edit, they are learning tools as well. Before sending that manuscript off to your editor, try one or more of these programs. You and your editor will be glad you did. https://thewritelife.com/automatic-editing-tools/
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