Erika Bennett

Erika Bennett has been a freelance editor for nearly half a decade. Before joining the Xulon team in 2010, she worked with several first time authors who wanted to test the waters of self-publishing. Her aim is to make sure great books find their way into readers' hands.

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Dialogue

Filed in Writing Tips by Erika Bennett on April 25, 2019 • 0 Comments

From an early age, we’re taught that good description is the key to excellent writing. I’d argue that well-written dialogue is the true key to writing. A description will never move your story forward in the same way dialogue can. It’s not as hard to write dialogue as you might think. Plus, once you’ve mastered […]

How to Create a Writer’s Notebook

Filed in Writing Tips by Erika Bennett on April 23, 2019 • 0 Comments

I am always on the lookout for the next it thing when it comes to writing trends. I want to find the magic routine that solves all my writing woes. At the very least, a routine I enjoy enough to turn back to on a daily basis. My desire to find a process that works […]

How Your Health Routine Impacts Your Writing Routine

Filed in From the Desk of... by Erika Bennett on April 16, 2019 • 0 Comments

Health routines are a trending topic in the wellness world, but did you know that the choices you make surrounding your health can also contribute to your writing routine in positive and negative ways? Just as an unhealthy diet or lack of exercise routine can leave you feeling lethargic and unmotivated, those unhealthy routines can […]

Beta Readers: Part 2

Filed in Writing Tips by Erika Bennett on March 28, 2019 • 0 Comments

Receiving the first round of feedback on your manuscript can stir up a mix of emotions. On the one hand, you will feel a sense of pride and accomplishment for making it this far in the process and having real reader feedback in your hands. The flip side of that, you may find yourself in […]

Beta Readers: Part 1

Filed in Ask the Editor, From the Desk of... by Erika Bennett on March 26, 2019 • 1 Comment

You’ve successfully finished the first draft of your manuscript and are feeling pretty good about your story overall. Maybe you’re ready to take some time off before diving into revisions; or worse yet, you think it’s ready for editing. There is an integral piece of the revision process, however, many writers miss out on—beta readers. […]