Dialogue tags help readers know which character is speaking. “We need to talk,” she said.Rebecca whispered, “Let’s get out of here.”“Please,” he said, “let me come with you.” Notice that…

I make two full passes on each manuscript or screenplay I edit. Preliminary pass. This pass is more of a quick read, and it gives me an overall idea of…

What is a query and where will you see it on your edited manuscript?In editing, a query is a question or note from your editor about your manuscript. Your editor…

Are you beginning the editing process for the first time and feeling overwhelmed by all the jargon? I don’t believe that it’s necessary for you, the writer, to know every…

Imagine you’ve just opened a new book. Go ahead—smell the pages. I do it too. Okay, ready? Pretend that this is a new-to-you author. You’re not sure you’re going to…