Tag: procrastination
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Five reasons to hire a writing coach
I have 15+ years coaching writers at every level. If you’re interested in hiring an editor and creative coach to walk the path with you, please reach out.
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Cultivate an editing mindset
Do you often edit your posts after the fact? Don’t worry about it. Many people associate “editor” with “fixes mistakes.” And that’s true in part. Copy editors and proofreaders correct grammar and catch typos. They also confirm the accuracy of statements or graphics (called a fact check). Substantive or developmental editors help the writer draw…
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The long game
“I’m planning on writing a novel,” she told me. “But I have a bunch of ‘life’ things to sort out at the moment. I’ll be in touch in September about working together in the fall.” “You can absolutely take your time,” I said. “But in my experience, booking an editor in September leads to pushing…