Editing

Penning Perspectives

Welcome to my blog! As a seasoned novel editor, I'm here to share insights and practical tips to fuel your literary journey. Whether you're polishing your prose or navigating the publishing maze, I hope you find here just what you need to elevate your craft.

EditorAMA: October

Do I need to do anything to copyright my book? How can I turn my book into an audiobook? What is a prologue for?

Liz Cartwright

Oct 16, 20244 min read

EditorAMA: August

Should I provide a recap of the series at the beginning of my book? Does romance have to have a Happily Ever After? What is a book playlist?

Liz Cartwright

Aug 17, 20245 min read

Mastering Suspension of Disbelief: Key Techniques for Writing Believable Fiction

Let's explore how you can encourage readers to suspend their disbelief and identify common mistakes that disrupt a story's reality.

Liz Cartwright

Jul 18, 20245 min read

EditorAMA: June

Greetings and welcome to another edition of Editor AMA! A little while ago, I asked my followers on Instagram if they had any questions...

Liz Cartwright

Jun 25, 20244 min read

Sensitivity Readers: Their Role and Importance in Modern Publishing

What exactly are sensitivity readers, and why are they crucial to the writing and publishing process?

Liz Cartwright

Jun 17, 20244 min read

EditorAMA: April

I asked my followers on Instagram if they had any questions for me about writing, editing, or publishing.

Liz Cartwright

Apr 3, 20247 min read

Punctuation, Placement, and Pacing: Dialogue 101.

Crafting compelling dialogue isn't just about what characters say; it's a combined effort of punctuation, strategic placement, and pacing.

Liz Cartwright

Dec 4, 202312 min read

Hiring an Editor: Justifying the Expense and Making it Affordable

Editing is one of the most expensive parts of the publishing process, if not the most expensive. Why?

Liz Cartwright

May 20, 20205 min read