Losing a client is always tough, but when I recently lost a long-term editing client to AI, it made me feel a certain way. It wasn’t just the end of a working relationship—it felt like the slow creep of a new era overtaking something deeply human. I could see it coming, though. The signs were there, and they were unmistakable.

There’s a common misconception in children’s literature that we need to simplify stories for young readers. Some believe that books should be easy, light, and free from complexity so kids won’t get overwhelmed. While it’s true that stories for children need to be accessible, there’s a fine line between making something clear and dumbing it down. And, in my experience, children deserve far more credit than they often receive.

When you’ve poured your soul into a creative project, it’s easy to take the apathy from others personally. You have spent months and years writing your book—but it’s not everyone else’s priority.

As someone who straddles the worlds of both editor and author, I often get asked what it's like to wear both hats. People imagine that these two roles must complement each other seamlessly, and in many ways, they do. But there are also challenges that come with navigating both sides. In this post, I'll break down the pros and cons of being both an editor and an author — including the sad reality that I can barely read for enjoyment anymore!

During the struggle of writing a novel, there is a delicate balance between richness and conciseness. In this blog post, we'll delve into the art of trimming excess words from your writing without compromising its essence.

The Time Warp Tango: Imagine a story where the protagonist whisks out an iPhone in a scene set in the 1990s, or a character expresses their love for a recent pop culture phenomenon in a story set decades ago. These are examples of the time warp tango, where misjudging the chronological beats can create discordant notes in the reader's experience.