Miscellaneous

The problem with using every synonym for “said” you can find for dialogue tags is that many words are absurd or redundant. Distinction must be made between legitimate expressive verbs that can be used and those that simply cannot.

Contrary to popular belief, beta readers and editors are not interchangeable. Beta readers should not automatically be expected to possess the expertise or skill to properly edit your fiction or nonfiction and should never replace an experienced editor.

It can seem like a great idea to have one editor conveniently perform developmental, line, and copy editing (and sometimes proofreading too) on your manuscript, but I will share with you why it doesn’t make a lot of sense. First, let me ask you this: Would you hire a detailer to fix your transmission? Would