If you want someone to buy your book, it’s just as important to know what to leave off your back cover as it is to know what to include.

writing, businessLynda DietzSeptember 17, 2020back cover, book blurb

A Day in the Life of an Editor

Sometimes, we just have to laugh or we’d spend our time crying.

clients, humorLynda DietzAugust 6, 2020editing, lowball, cheap

The Stuff Authors Need to Tell Their Editors

Knowing the details about your book prior to starting the work helps your editor to figure out what’s needed to do the best job possible for you.

editing, writingLynda DietzJuly 23, 2020budget, marketing, book

What Should I Look for When Hiring a Book Editor?

How can you find a good and trustworthy book editor? Here are some essential things to look for.

editing, resourcesLynda DietzJuly 10, 2020hiring an editor

What Type of Editing Do I Need?

Learn what each type of editor does so you know who to hire, when to hire them, and what to expect.

editing, writingLynda DietzJune 25, 2020developmental editing, copyediting, proofreading

Our Responsibility as Writers and Editors to Combat Racism

We can’t ignore racism just because we’re not the victims of it. But we can all take steps to start fixing it.

racism, writing, editingLynda DietzJune 18, 2020resources, style guide

20 Common Writing Mistakes That Brand You as a Novice

There are certain common writing mistakes that tell book agents and publishers that you’re a newbie at writing. Do you have any of these bad writing habits in your novel?

writing, editingLynda DietzMay 28, 2020writing mistakes, self-editing

The Best Self-editing Tips for Writers

A brief overview of a wonderful new resource book that teaches writers how to self-edit.

editing, resourcesLynda DietzMay 14, 2020writing process, self-editing

Characters Done Well, Part 2: Personality Traits

Writing your book’s crucial scenes can be made easier if you can predict how your characters will respond. Using online personality tests taken from the viewpoint of your character can help them stay true to who they are.

characters, fictionLynda DietzApril 30, 2020writing, personalities

Characters Done Well, Part 1: Physical Description

A list of physical characteristics is probably the worst way to show your book’s character to the reader. Give them only what they need, and let them fill in the rest.

fiction, charactersLynda DietzApril 16, 2020character description, physical traits