When the Editor-Client Relationship Doesn't Work

If you find yourself in a professional relationship that isn’t working, these steps will help you to repair it or end it wisely.

business, clientsLynda DietzJanuary 23, 2020working relationship, professionalism

When to Use Adverbs and When Not To

Adverbs aren’t the evil everyone thinks they are, but they can contribute to lazy writing if you’re not careful.

writing, adverbsLynda DietzJanuary 9, 2020editing, writing advice

The Big End-of-Year Thank You

It’s always good to reflect on the events of the current year before moving on to the next.

editingLynda DietzDecember 19, 2019thank you, authors, end-of-year stats

Am I Silently Correcting Your Grammar?

Believe it or not, real editors don’t lie in wait to pounce on the unsuspecting.

editing, humorLynda DietzDecember 5, 2019grammar, social media, typos

A Beginner’s Guide to Em Dashes, En Dashes, and Hyphens

Dashes are not hyphens, and hyphens are not dashes. How can you tell them apart? And how are they used?

writing, punctuationLynda DietzNovember 21, 2019dashes, hyphens

All the Answers to Your Questions About Beta Readers

Why are beta readers so important? In fact, what do they even do? And what shouldn’t they do?

writing, beta readersLynda DietzNovember 14, 2019fiction, nonfiction, editing

Plagiarism: Yes, It's Always Wrong

Taking someone’s work and passing it off as your own is never a good idea.

writing, plagiarismLynda DietzOctober 31, 2019fiction, research, nonfiction

Preptober and NaNoWriMo

National Novel Writing Month is kind of a big deal for writers all over the world. But true progress is all in the preparation.

writing, NaNoWriMoLynda DietzOctober 17, 2019fiction, writing goals, Preptober

Bathroom Selfies and Editing Entertainment

My life isn’t all fun and games . . . except when it is. Everyone needs a break now and then, complete with a few bathroom selfies.

blogging, editingLynda DietzOctober 3, 2019Scotland, vacation, Ask Lynda the Awesomest Editor™

Exploring the Scottish Highlands

Don’t be jealous, but here’s where I am right now.

bloggingLynda DietzSeptember 19, 2019Scotland, vacation, Highlands

The Importance of Continuing Education

The more I learn, the more I realize I need to learn.

conference, editingLynda DietzSeptember 5, 2019education, editing, resources, freelance

Learning Something New in Chicago

Enjoying time in Chicago at the EFA annual conference!

editing, conferenceLynda DietzAugust 22, 2019editing, education, Chicago, freelance

What Makes a Reader Stop Reading?

There are certain book issues I can’t overlook—those things that make me say, “ENOUGH!”

fiction, writingLynda DietzAugust 8, 2019reading, common fiction problems

Sometimes I Just Want My Book to Be a Book

Reading a book simply for pleasure is NOT a waste of time.

fiction, writingLynda DietzJuly 25, 2019book lessons, writing advice

Never Underestimate the Importance of a Developmental Editor

Sometimes, involving an editor earlier in the process leaves you with a much better end product.

editingLynda DietzJuly 11, 2019developmental editing, fiction, nonfiction

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