Fiction Editor

Book Series Review: Shadow and Bone Trilogy

The Shadow and Bone book series is an easy read and it’s quite addicting. The end of each book leaves you wanting—needing—more.

How The Werd Nerd Got Started

Editing is what lights my fire and puts a skip in my step.

How to Write for Your Audience—Not Yourself

Writing for yourself instead of your audience results in writer-centric writing that does not offer real value to the reader.

The Importance—and Misconception—of Editing with Empathy

Here’s what I mean when I say empathy: The ability to place yourself in someone else’s shoes and feel what they feel.

Dear Writers: A Case for Clarification

Lost amidst the levels of editing? Writer & Editor Lessie Kauzlarich outlines some suggestions for writers navigating the editing process.

What Are You Going to Do with that English Degree?

What do you say when someone asks what you’re going to do with your English degree? It's a pretty personal question. Here's my answer.

First-Time Author Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

There are things I search for before the actual editing begins. Here are some valuable additions to include in your self-editing process.

How Music Helps Your Writing

Music is one of the oldest creations of man. Many writers prefer listening to music rather than writing in silence.

The Controversial Exclamation Point!!!

Exclamation points are one of the most controversial punctuation marks in the literary world.

10 Challenges Faced by Writers and How to Overcome Them

Like any other profession, being a writer is not an easy task, and it takes a long time before you can get your book published. But this...