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Editorial Guidance
Offering insights on essential editing and writing topics.


What to Expect from Working with Me
I know that working with an editor can be just as exciting as it can be nerve-wracking. Every editor works a little differently, so I thought I’d walk you through my process step by step so you know exactly what to expect when working with me.
5 days ago3 min read


How to Write a True Enemies to Lovers Romance
Enemies to lovers is one of the most popular tropes in romance. To write and market it effectively, you need to understand what makes this trope work – and why readers love it so much.
In this post, I’ll break down what makes (and breaks) a true enemies-to-lovers romance.
May 64 min read


Heat Levels in Romance: From Sweet to Explicit
Romance novels vary widely in their approach when it comes to the physical intimacy between characters. Whether your story is gentle and sweet or steamy and passionate, understanding the different heat levels can help you connect with the right readers. Here’s a breakdown of the different heat levels you might encounter in romances: 01 Clean Romance Clean romances focus primarily on the emotional connection between the characters. Characters may kiss, but any sexual conte
Mar 113 min read


What is Proof-Editing?
Proof-editing is a hybrid editing service that sits somewhere between line and copy-editing and proofreading. Line and copy-editing not only corrects grammar or spelling mistakes, but also involves stylistic changes to strengthen your voice, whereas proofreading focuses on catching lingering errors after line and copy-editing. Generally speaking, proof-editing means that once the process is complete, there will be no additional proofreading afterwards. In this post, I’ll ex
Feb 83 min read


Romance vs Erotica: What’s the Difference?
Many readers think romance and erotica is basically the same – the latter only has a bit more heat and open-door sex scenes. However, there is a difference, and understanding it can change the way you write, edit, and market your book.
Feb 73 min read
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