Category: Editing
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Monsters & creatures in storytelling: from ancient mythology to modern fiction
I recently had immense fun talking about one of my favourite topics, monsters and mythological creatures, to lovely editor colleagues! This is a quick recording of the session introduction, which I made for friends who couldn’t attend. We then went on to discuss related books and films. A full blog…
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Making your homepage work for you: insights from an editorial deep dive
Despite the potential impact of a great homepage on the people we want to reach, it’s easy to find ourselves thinking “But, I hate marketing.” My own recent escapades updating my website led me to analyze 28 editor websites, not to snoop on friends but to understand what makes great…
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AI as your creativity catalyst: marketing and productivity for writers and editors that doesn’t feel like cheating
On a recent call with an editorial buddy, we decided that generative AI is a bit like cutlery – how you use it is up to you. It can be helpful … but you could kill someone with a spoon. AI use is often polarizing in the writing community. But…
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Behind the scenes: the making of ‘The Most Amazing Marketing Book Ever.’
Thirty-six authors from around the world just wrote and published a book in less than ten months. And not just any book. We were the number one new release in Amazon’s advertising and marketing categories within days of launching. At the heart of this success was a safe, supportive, and…
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Seven essential insights I discovered by writing three books.
What does it take to write a book or three? I recently came to the end of my third and final ghostwritten book. To celebrate, I’m sharing some of the insights I gained. Important takeaway: you’re a writer because you write.
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Can AI writing help with the emotional demands of fiction editing?
Life is full of challenges; can AI writing help me with any of them? I asked ChatGPT about reducing harmful bias in fiction, solving childhood malnutrition, and to generate a fictional scene.
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Is professional editing & proofreading training worth it, or can you learn for free?
What’s the point of professional editing and proofreading training if you can learn almost anything for free online? Does it matter if your editor has qualifications or is a member of a professional organization? I’ll share my training journey with you and some of my favourite free and paid training…
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Indispensable tools for editing your novel.
Editors are really good at looking things up, and you can be too. Here are some of my favourite editing resources. Many are free and others might be a worthwhile investment for your writing if you’re on a budget, plan to write multiple books, or want to learn editing yourself.
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How to get your book edited when you can’t afford an editor.
Does professional editing sound like a significant investment you’re not sure you’re ready for? Use these tips to make the most of your professional editing budget and bring overall costs down.
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Finding the courage to start your own business by focusing on who you know you can help: a fiction editor’s story.
I never thought I’d be brave enough to run my own business. Here’s how I got started.
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Which type of editing would benefit your book the most?
Well-written books have been well-edited, ensuring your hard work results in readers enjoying your story without being distracted by puzzling plot holes, lacklustre characters, ambiguous grammar, or pesky typos.
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How to edit the first draft of your novel: a guide to rewriting
Have you written the first draft of your book, but you’re not sure what to do next? Here’s what I do. I hope some of the following steps will help you revise the first draft of your manuscript too.
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Top 10 tips to proofread your own work more accurately
Tips to help you slow down, look at your work differently, and catch more of those pesky typos, spelling and punctuation errors, and grammatical mistakes.
Joanne Taylor • Ajatar Editing 