Tag: editing
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The Unsung Heroes of Writing: Why Beta Readers Matter
Every great manuscript has a secret weapon that often goes unrecognized: beta readers. These dedicated individuals play a critical role in transforming a promising draft into a polished, compelling work of literature. What Are Beta Readers? Beta readers are carefully selected individuals who read an early draft of a manuscript before it reaches publication. Unlike…
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The Necessary Evil of Editing: A Writer’s Journey
The dreaded red pen comes out again. I’m diving back into the earlier chapters of “The Call of the Horn,” and let me tell you—it’s not the most enjoyable part of the writing process. There’s something particularly challenging about revisiting your own work, especially those first few chapters that seemed so brilliant when you initially…
Ethan Bridges-Garcia 