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Category Archives: Editing

Overused Words

When readers encounter the same word too many times, it becomes distracting and takes away from the impact of the story. It can also create a sense of laziness on the part of the writer, who is relying on the same words.

Posted byKate Halena28/04/2023Posted inEditing, Publishing, Story Development, writing, Writing TipsLeave a comment on Overused Words

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Getting Your Manuscript Edited.

Every writer wants to perfect their manuscript before getting it published. However, there are 3 mistakes writers can make when getting their book edited which can cost time and money to fix:

Posted byKate Halena30/12/2022Posted inEditing, Manuscripts, writing, Writing TipsLeave a comment on 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Getting Your Manuscript Edited.

Alive, Well and Still Writing

It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything on my website… However, I’m alive, well, and still writing and editing. I’ll be sharing more tips on writing soon. I do post more frequently on my social media accounts – Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest, so please feel free to follow me on them.

Posted byKate Halena11/11/202211/11/2022Posted inEditing, Manuscripts, Novels, Publishing, writingLeave a comment on Alive, Well and Still Writing

Other Words For Said and Replied

Said and replied are common words used when writing dialogue in a story. They’re important to have, but you don’t need to use them every single time a character speaks. If there are two characters having a conversation, you may go without “said” or “replied”.

Posted byKate Halena10/06/201323/04/2023Posted inEditing, Writing TipsTags:Creativity, Dialogue, editing, literature, Manuscripts, Writing Tips2 Comments on Other Words For Said and Replied

3 Points to Improve the Chance of Getting a Manuscript Published.

Are you about to start writing or well into writing your manuscript? Consider the following points if you haven’t already:

Posted byKate Halena07/10/201217/02/2015Posted inEditing, Manuscripts, Novels, Publishing, Story Development, Writing TipsTags:editing, Manuscripts, Publishing, writing, Writing TipsLeave a comment on 3 Points to Improve the Chance of Getting a Manuscript Published.

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