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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When it comes to creative writing, particularly novel writing, there are just some errors that should not be published – at least three of w

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

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

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

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

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

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