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Letters from the Editor

Insights into the world of fiction writing and editing, from the desk of an editor

 

Do I copyedit, copy edit, or copy-edit?

Do I copyedit, copy edit, or copy-edit?

Aside from the debate over the use of the serial comma, nothing frustrates like the decision to use a space, no space, or a hyphen when combining the words “copy” and “edit.” I wanted to do a deep dive into this dilemma and figure out exactly what I do. Do I copyedit,...

Romance Tropes: 10 Classics That Stand the Test of Time

Romance Tropes: 10 Classics That Stand the Test of Time

According to WordsRated, an international, non-commercial research data group, romance novels generate over $1.44 billion in revenue yearly, making romance the highest-earning genre of fiction. Romance was the fastest-growing genre of fiction recently, contributing to...

The 5 Types of Fiction Editing, Explained by an Editor [infographic]

The 5 Types of Fiction Editing, Explained by an Editor [infographic]

After starting my freelance copyediting business, I quickly noticed that indie authors have one burning question… What type of editing do I need right now to take the next step toward publishing?  They are often confused about which type they absolutely need and when...

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