by Erin Tolbert | Apr 14, 2022 | Author Resources, Author Tips, Editing, Writing
Previously, we talked about Filter Words; what they are and why we want to eliminate them from your WIP. As I mentioned previously, one of the benefits of eliminating filter words is that it allows the reader to get even closer to the point of view character, to the...
by Erin Tolbert | Apr 1, 2022 | Author Resources, Author Tips, Editing, Writing
The moment has come. You sit in front of your computer; anxiety claws at your stomach, your hands twitch, but finally, finally, you force yourself to open that email. The one you are equal parts excited for and dreading. But, you have no choice. This is the next step....
by Erin Tolbert | Mar 17, 2022 | Author Resources, Author Tips, Editing, Writing
As a writer in this ever-growing industry, working with critique partners can be the key to creating a strong support system throughout your writing career. Critique partners are often the ones who boost you when you are down, share the successes with you, and help...
by Erin Tolbert | Feb 25, 2022 | Author Resources, Author Tips, Editing, Reader Questions, Writing
I like to examine pacing on two levels: Sentence level and chapter level. To answer this reader’s question, I will just talk about pacing on the chapter level. Often, issues of pacing on the chapter level come down to the “pull” at the end of a scene....
by Erin Tolbert | Feb 10, 2022 | Author Resources, Coaching, Editing, Reader Questions, Writing
I recently received a question from a writer that made me realize now would be a good time to introduce or re-introduce myself—more specifically, what I do—to my subscribers: What’s the difference between a developmental editor and other editors? It’s only...
by Erin Tolbert | Jan 20, 2022 | Author Resources, Author Tips, Editing, Writing
How many times have you heard the advice to read your manuscript out loud? The advice is repeated because it works. Reading your work out loud can help you catch errors, notice repetition, and prevents you from filling in what you think it says versus what it...
