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Writing to Market & Writing What You Want

My advice: be aware of market trends, but always write what you want to. But… isn’t that contradictory? Not necessarily.

Posted byKaila DesjardinsNovember 22nd, 2023December 8th, 2025Posted inFiction, Novel, Picture Books, Poetry, Publishing, WritingTags:Book Writing, KidLit, Novel Writing, Novels, Picture Books, Poetry, Writing TipsLeave a comment on Writing to Market & Writing What You Want

Do I Need to Hire a Professional Editor?

It’s common for writers to wonder if they should hire a professional editor for each stage of editing. So… should you?

Posted byKaila DesjardinsFebruary 13th, 2023December 8th, 2025Posted inEditing, PublishingTags:Copyediting, Developmental Editing, Editing Tips, Novel Editor, Picture Book Editor, Poetry Editor, Proofreading1 Comment on Do I Need to Hire a Professional Editor?

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