Welcome to the “Editing Myths” series, where I’ll be unpacking some of the common misconceptions about the work of editors. This post will be focusing on the “And Stuff” that many book editors do. (for brevity, I’ll be focusing on editors primarily within the publishing industry)
Author Archives: Steph Huddleston
Hi! I'm Steph, a freelance editor and writer based in Australia. On this blog you'll find all things bookish: book reviews, writing tips, and editing help.
Olivia Atwood’s Half A Soul: Magic and Social Justice
Half A Soul by Olivia Atwood is a short, sweet read, that delights and enchants through its clever take on the Regency Romance genre.
The Rough Draft: October Newsletter
Hello lovely reader, and thank you for spending some of your time in my corner of the internet. So let’s catch up on all things writing, studying, editing, and resting!
The Rough Draft: September
Hello, lovely reader, another month has passed us by and it’s been a busy one. I recently had someone describe September to me as the ‘Thursday’ of the year – the slip towards the Christmas season has begun… I even spied fruit mince pies in my local supermarket! But before we get ahead of ourselves,Continue reading “The Rough Draft: September”
The Rough Draft: August
Hello, lovely reader, and thank you for making your way back to my corner of the internet. In this newsletter you’ll find: updates on my writing, editing, and what I’ve been up to since I last wrote.
The Rough Draft: June Newsletter
Winter is here, and it’s time for a little update. If you’d like to hear about what I’ve been upto while the weather has gotten colder, read on!
Book Review – Chomsky & Me
A book review of Bev Stohl’s ‘Chomsky & Me’
The Rough Draft: April
April’s wrap-up, filled with writing, editing, adventuring, and restful updates!
How to Write Unlikable (but still compelling) Characters: Yellowface Book Review
R.F Kuang’s latest novel, Yellowface, has been everywhere recently. And for good reason. The book is a twisty, compelling read, with characters you’ll love to hate and a healthy dose of publishing industry critique.
Poppy Solomon: How to Prepare for Professional Editing
If you’re reading this post, I’m assuming you have at least one draft of your book down (or you’re just getting ahead with research and planning, which is amazing!) and you’re wondering what the next step is. How do you know if you’re ready for professional editing?
In this post, we’ll discuss some steps to help you figure out if you’re ready to work with an editor, talk about how to prepare to work best with an editor, and go over some tips on finding the right one to work with, and what comes next.
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