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What the Heck is Patreon?
Back in the day, patrons of the arts provided artists with financial support, supplies, spaces to study and work, exposure for their...

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May 15, 20252 min read


Harpur Diggins
Rather than talk about editing today, I want to introduce you to someone who is very special to me. I first met Harpur Diggins some 15...

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May 12, 20253 min read


How Long Should My Book be?
The answer to this question is, "As long as it needs to be to tell the story." That being said, there are some conventions that have...

saoirsealtemple5
Apr 20, 20252 min read
How do You Know When Your Book is Ready to be Published?
I work primarily with indie authors. Many of them are first-time writers and are uncertain about what lies ahead. One of the most...

saoirsealtemple5
Apr 6, 20254 min read
What is Proofreading?
Proofreading is a much-misunderstood part of the editing process. It is, in fact, the last step in editing; a last chance to catch errors...

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Apr 1, 20252 min read
Read Your Work Out Loud
I'm not going to lie; the editing process can seem daunting. You have spent weeks, months, years even diligently pouring your heart and...

saoirsealtemple5
Apr 1, 20253 min read
An (Accidental) Northern Editor
Life seems wont to throw curve balls my way. The past five years have been an exercise in trying to hit one in a direction that will...

saoirsealtemple5
Mar 27, 20253 min read
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