Editorial Guidance

Free vs paid beta reading: discover which option is right for your manuscript, what feedback to expect, and when hiring a professional editor may be worthwhile.

I’ve curated a list of (mostly) romance book groups where you can promote your books for free, actually connect with your target audience, as well as find beta readers or ARC readers.

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.

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.

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

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

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.