Hayley, Developmental editorMay 26, 20223 minThe Editing ProcessI received an email today from a confused novice author that asked some very good questions, not only about the editing process in...
Hayley, Developmental editorMar 17, 20226 minWhat is a premise?What is a premise, and do I have one? Definition of premise: Something that you suppose is true and that you use as a basis for...
Hayley, Developmental editorMar 11, 20224 minSeeking betas and what to ask them.Seeking beta readers and what to ask them. If you are a writer scouring the internet, Facebook or Goodreads for beta readers, you will...
Hayley, Developmental editorMar 8, 20223 minHow to describe looking and moving in your novel.Part 1 Body movements and stage direction. Looking and moving; arms, legs, shoulders and eyes, walking here and there. This is one thing...
Hayley, Developmental editorMar 8, 20222 minWriting CraftA little about me. So… you have done it. You have written your book, typed ‘The End’ and you bravely want to share it with beta readers,...
Hayley, Developmental editorFeb 22, 20222 minGet ready to get Beta Reader readyI often receive manuscripts that are not beta-reader-ready. For me, that is fine, it is not a problem. I can take your 15k sample and...