Tag: how to self-edit when writing

Tips to Start Writing Your Book Now

Filed in Writing Tips by Erika Bennett on May 4, 2023 • 0 Comments

Millions of people want to write a book, but only a few will. Let’s get your book across the finish line! With the right mindset and some helpful tips, writing a book can also be a rewarding experience. In this article, we offer tips to help you start writing, the steps involved in writing your […]

Self-Editing: What To Leave On the Cutting Room Floor

Filed in Ask the Editor, Writing Tips by Taylor Graham on December 28, 2015 • 5 Comments

Often when I am thumbing through submissions at Xulon, reading a manuscript for our critique service, or simply editing a whole manuscript, I quickly pick up on a lot of material that is—in a word—unnecessary. If you’ve ever gotten our Editorial Critique, Manuscript Review, or had your book edited by me, you’ve more than likely received a comment or […]