Writing and Editing Guides

Start with the problem in your draft. These guides use worked examples to explain what to change, what to leave alone and where an editing tool can help.

• Proofreading vs Copyediting vs Line Editing: A Worked Example

  See the same paragraph proofread, copyedited and line edited, with an explanation of what changed and how to choose the right edit for your book.

• How to Fix Character Motivation When a Scene Doesn’t Make Sense

  Diagnose a character decision that feels forced. Check what they know, what they want, their alternatives and the cost of walking away before rewriting the scene.