Writers Blog

You might have heard of copyediting, proofreading and developmental editing already, but what is line editing? Many don’t fully grasp the differences between these levels, let alone line editing as well. The purpose and process of all these editing levels is slightly different, and clearly all require...

When I started studying at a university, it felt like entering a brand new world. How was I to find relevant research resources? And how was I to cite them in my work? Which websites were okay to use and which were out of the question? Now that I’ve graduated, the academic universe is very familiar to...

You might think that once you’ve written your book and polished it to perfection, it’s ready to go to print. Oh, but a long journey still lies ahead! Why? Because “perfection” is subjective. You only have one pair of eyes, after all, and no matter how great of a writer you are, there’ll always be something...

Metaphors are incredibly powerful storytelling tools. Just compare these two phrases: “The sky is vast and blue.” “The sky is an endless ocean.” While the first is factually correct, the latter conveys the author’s meaning much better as it inspires a sense of depth, vastness, and marvel. It’s an excellent...

Editorial reviews play a large part in both the academic and commercial publishing worlds – the more experts offer positive feedback on your work, the likelier you are to gain credibility and authority in the field. So, what is an editorial review? And what does it include? Let’s unpack everything there...