Cheers to Chapter 11: Two-Fifths of the Editing Done!
Big news from the editing studio today: I have just finished editing Chapter 11! 😁🥂 That satisfying click of “save” means I am now officially two-fifths of the way through this round of editing! 💻🎉 This milestone feels particularly significant because Chapters 10 and 11 put up a serious fight. Due to almost an entire […]
From Weak Link to Favourite: The Thrill of the Editorial Turnaround
There is no better feeling in writing than taking something that just wasn’t working and watching it transform into something brilliant. Today, I’m celebrating a huge victory: I have almost finished editing what was ONCE the weakest chapter in my novel! 💻🥂 This chapter had been a sticking point for ages. It felt clunky, the […]
What Editing a Novel Looks Like When You Have a Three-Year-Old
Want to know the reality of editing a crime novel while parenting a preschooler? The short answer is: chaos, interrupted by sudden moments of extreme cuteness. 😂💕 Editing a novel is hard work under the best circumstances; it requires intense focus to catch plot holes and polish prose. When you add a three-year-old into the […]
One-Third Down: Another Editing Round Conquered!
There’s a certain feeling of accomplishment that comes with hitting milestones, even in the sometimes-grueling world of writing and editing. As of this morning, I am thrilled to announce that I am one-third of the way through ANOTHER round of edits on my latest crime novel! 💻🥂 This particular manuscript has been quite the journey, […]
The Perfect Companion for a Young Adult Crime Novel
There’s something truly magical about a great notebook. It’s more than just a place to jot down thoughts; it’s a silent partner, a physical space where a whole new world starts to take shape. Today, I’ve been deep in the trenches of my Young Adult crime novel, and my trusty notebook has been right there […]