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Oct 11, 20182 min read

Bloggers, Always Review Your Copy One More Time in a Different Program

I know Innovative Editing has written before about the best ways to edit and proofread one’s self. But considering the human race’s proclivi

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Test Your “Writing Competition Eligibility” With This Quick Questionnaire!

Jeannette DiLouie

Nov 9, 20172 min read

Test Your “Writing Competition Eligibility” With This Quick Questionnaire!

Ready to showcase your skills, creative writer? Or non-fiction writer? Hey, the writing competition spectrum is wide open! Which is why the

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The Dashing Tale of a National Novel Writing Month Rebel!

Jeannette DiLouie

Oct 30, 20173 min read

The Dashing Tale of a National Novel Writing Month Rebel!

It’s just about National Novel Writing Month go-time! Though for NaNoWriMo 2017, this writer has an editor’s goal instead. I know that Nati

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Everywhere a Plot Hole? Ol’ Creative Writer Had a Manuscript…

Jeannette DiLouie

Oct 12, 20173 min read

Everywhere a Plot Hole? Ol’ Creative Writer Had a Manuscript…

When it comes to checking for story plot holes in a manuscript, creative writers have a choice. They can do it the easier way or the hard wa

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Why Your Published Manuscript Won't Wow Everyone

Jeannette DiLouie

Jul 28, 20174 min read

Why Your Published Manuscript Won't Wow Everyone

I know I’ve been dishing out a lot of tough writing love these last few weeks about your manuscript, saying that your first draft might be b

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You’re on Draft No. What?!? Get That Manuscript Published!

Jeannette DiLouie

Jul 27, 20173 min read

You’re on Draft No. What?!? Get That Manuscript Published!

Today’s writing-related Challenge of the Week, as posted on Innovative Editing’s Facebook page, concerns the issue of publishaphobia: my mad

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What Do Editors Do but Check Spelling and Grammar?

Jeannette DiLouie

Jul 26, 20173 min read

What Do Editors Do but Check Spelling and Grammar?

I had a highly entertaining editorial conversation with one of my genuinely awesome editing clients the other day. I’d love to tell you all

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A Humble Editor’s Opinion of What Your Final Draft Should Look Like

Jeannette DiLouie

Jul 25, 20173 min read

A Humble Editor’s Opinion of What Your Final Draft Should Look Like

We’re up to “final draft” for today’s writing Definition of the Week, as posted on Innovative Editing’s Facebook page, which means we’re dow

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How Bad Can a First Draft Be? Check Out Mine…

Jeannette DiLouie

Jul 24, 20173 min read

How Bad Can a First Draft Be? Check Out Mine…

Since I bashed not one but two published authors last week, I think it only right to criticize myself and my own writing today. One of the

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Don’t Be Horrified if Your Second Draft Is a (Really) Rough Draft

Jeannette DiLouie

Jul 21, 20173 min read

Don’t Be Horrified if Your Second Draft Is a (Really) Rough Draft

If you read last week’s Writing Rule #28, then you might be thinking that you recognize the blog post title above. In which case, you’re rig

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8 Ways to Edit the Second Draft – or Any Draft – of Your Manuscript

Jeannette DiLouie

Jul 20, 20174 min read

8 Ways to Edit the Second Draft – or Any Draft – of Your Manuscript

Today’s writing-related Challenge of the Week, as posted on Innovative Editing’s Facebook page, acknowledges how very tricky self-editing ca

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Nobody’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf; We Just Don’t Like Her

Jeannette DiLouie

Jul 19, 20174 min read

Nobody’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf; We Just Don’t Like Her

Bring on the English-major flak, because I’m taking on a literary icon for Wednesday’s blog post! And unlike with Monday’s post, I’m naming

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Think About Your Second Draft This Way, Not That Way

Jeannette DiLouie

Jul 18, 20173 min read

Think About Your Second Draft This Way, Not That Way

Today’s writing Definition of the Week, as posted on Innovative Editing’s Facebook page, applies to “Second Draft.” Since that two-word conc

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Don't Be Like This Ridiculous Book, Which I'll Be Nice and Not Name

Jeannette DiLouie

Jul 17, 20174 min read

Don't Be Like This Ridiculous Book, Which I'll Be Nice and Not Name

When it comes to creative writing, particularly novel writing, there are just some errors that should not be published – at least three of w

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Jeannette DiLouie

Jul 13, 20172 min read

The Best Way to Edit Your First Draft

Today’s writing-related Challenge of the Week, as posted on Innovative Editing’s Facebook page, requires you to shift your writer’s perspect

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8 Ways to Make Your Manuscript Look Professional – Part 2

Jeannette DiLouie

Jul 12, 20174 min read

8 Ways to Make Your Manuscript Look Professional – Part 2

On Monday, we covered Part 1 of an eight-item editorial tricks list, which detailed two specific tips to try out if you’re feeling a little

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What to Expect From Your Novel Manuscript’s First Draft

Jeannette DiLouie

Jul 11, 20173 min read

What to Expect From Your Novel Manuscript’s First Draft

Today’s writing Definition of the Week, as posted on Innovative Editing’s Facebook page, is for “First Draft.” Which – let me tell you – is

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8 Ways to Make Your Manuscript Look Professional – Part 1

Jeannette DiLouie

Jul 10, 20174 min read

8 Ways to Make Your Manuscript Look Professional – Part 1

There are two foundational steps to looking like a pro with your written copy, whether we’re talking about a professional article, a busines

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The (Sometimes) Painful Art of Editing Creative Copy

Jeannette DiLouie

Jun 19, 20173 min read

The (Sometimes) Painful Art of Editing Creative Copy

Earlier this month, I finished editing the first draft of my Faerietales 5: Flights of Fancy manuscript – creative copy I had a lot of fun w

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Understanding This Fact Can Make You a Better Writer

Jeannette DiLouie

Jun 8, 20173 min read

Understanding This Fact Can Make You a Better Writer

Sometimes, short really is sweet – and I’m not just saying that because I’m short myself. I’m saying that as one of those nitwits who scroll

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