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A weird thing I've started doing while writing editorial letters to authors is finalizing one section, then highlighting it black, like a blackout poem.

This forces me to not keep fiddling with it and focus on the in-progress sections of the letter.

Unusual but effective #amediting #fictionediting

Writing a Health Challenge When It’s Not What Your Story’s About
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From a client: "I am very appreciative and grateful for all the work you have done to help and advise me over the years on the editing and other aspects of getting this volume ready to be published. I couldn't have done it without all your support, guidance and editorial expertise!"

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Found a typo of Monday, which feels appropriate.

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Marketing scams aimed at writers via email are rampant. Here’s the latest list of scammers:
Claire Henderson <[email protected]>
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Calling writers who are currently revising a novel.

What’s the hardest part of revision for you: fixing plot holes, developing characters, improving pacing, or knowing what to cut?

Let’s talk about it.

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A fresh draft is only the beginning. Sometimes, an outside reader can spot what the author has become too close to see.

I offer honest, thoughtful feedback focused on what’s working, what needs improvement, and what could strengthen the story.

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Marketing scams aimed at writers via email are rampant. Here’s the latest list of scammers:
Derek Maria <[email protected]>
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I’ve done four chapters in two days! After yesterday, I only have seven chapters and the epilogue left to go!

And I’ll get one, possibly two of those done today!

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5175 words written.
13 pages edited on the 'Her Pride' project, and 310 words removed.
One sketch completed (poorly but it's not ai!).

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Whew! Finished the last 150 pages of editing and sent back to the author!
Now I get to work on quarterly finances tomorrow. Yay.
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