Tag: book editing

Feedback and critique

Feedback or Editing: What Sort of Input to Get When

Posted on by RealAdmin

Should you—could you—be getting feedback on your book from peers or readers, or is it time to get professional eyes on your manuscript? My latest post as a resident writing coach at Writers Helping Writers explains when it’s time for what in your book’s development. Much of the choice hinges on what you can afford. Read more about Feedback or Editing: What Sort of Input to Get When[…]

Regional English usage

Why you shouldn’t mix British and American English in your novel

Posted on by Lisa Poisso

Why does your editor keep changing grey to gray in your book? You like the way grey looks. It’s listed in Merriam-Webster as a “variant spelling of GRAY”—that makes it legit, right? Unfortunately, mixing American vs. British English doesn’t work that way. For an everyday Joe, mixing English usage from all parts of the world Read more about Why you shouldn’t mix British and American English in your novel[…]