Category: Writing
13
Apr
Children’s Nonfiction: A Door into the Publishing World
by Katrina Rudd
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Nonfiction piques children’s interest; consider children’s nonfiction as your way into the publishing industry. As an aspiring author, I have often wondered how I could...
02
Apr
What Is the Relationship Between Reading and Writing?
by Samantha Caceres
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What does reading between the lines mean for editors and writers? Editors often encounter manuscripts that appear structurally weak. Arguments aren’t fully developed, and the...
08
Apr
Why Representation Matters in Books
by Kiana Locke
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In underrepresented communities, education is key—and young, underrepresented children learn better when they see themselves in books. Making education accessible for all children can sometimes...
07
Apr
To Help or Hurt: The Two Sides of Perfectionism
by Ellie Lewis
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Obsessing over every word you write can make your writing better…but it can also make things worse. It all comes down to motivation. Writing can...
03
Apr
Commenting and Editing: Friends or Foes for Writing Skills?
by June Cazier
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Commenting and editing are sometimes assumed to help writers hone their skills and improve their writing, but there may be more to the story than...
07
Apr
Why Adults Are Reading YA
by Dylan Parker
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Why are adults still reading YA books? Despite the fact that YA books are nominally targeted at kids ages 12–18, industry data suggests that the...
02
Mar
What Writing Police Reports Can Teach Us about Technical Editing
by Staff
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Police reports can teach us a lot about the importance of understanding genre in technical editing. I’ve watched enough American cop shows to know that...
08
Dec
AI Authors: New Competition in an Already Competitive Industry
by Emma Jean Nelson
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Is AI taking over creative writing? Learn how authors have nothing to fear. Artificial intelligence (AI) is being integrated into many facets of our lives,...
04
Dec
The Language of Long Life: Why Positivity in Writing Matters
by Elizabeth Reynolds
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Research suggests that emotional tone is more than just style. Positivity in writing could be key to a longer life. In today’s publishing world, darkness...
24
Nov
Arguing Potential: How to Craft an Excellent College Application Essay
by Chaning Cunningham
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By understanding college essay criteria, editors can more effectively help prospective students craft essays that improve their chances of admission. One of the most important...
