The Revision Roadmap: How to Self Edit a Novel Before Hiring a Professional

You’ve finally done it. You’ve written a full draft of your novel. The story has been living in your mind for months — maybe years — and now it’s on paper. You feel a complicated mix of excitement and...

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Is Your Manuscript Ready for a Professional Editor? The 10-Point Readiness Assessment

You've typed "The End" — but is your manuscript actually ready for a professional editor? In this post, Renée walks you through a 10-point readiness assessment covering everything from completing your self-revision rounds and gathering beta reader feedback, to...

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