I understand the temptation to cut self-publishing costs where you can. But some parts of it shouldn’t be cheap, and editing is one of them. Here’s why freelance editing deserves to be priced the way it is.
Tag Archives: Fiction Editor
Why Paying for an Editor Is Worth It When There’s Generative AI
Why hire a human editor when you could just use generative AI instead?
Types of Editing 2.0
Depending on the editor you ask, you might get slightly different answers around the types of editing. To make things simple, I look at the four types you’re likely to come across in your editing journey.
It’s Kaila Desjardins Editing’s Birthday! (+15% Off)
Thank you for a wonderful four years and counting! Book now for a celebratory 15% off your poetry, picture book, or novel editing quote.
Reading Highlights from 2024, Part 2
As we wrap up 2024, I’m looking back at the books I’ve read in the second half of the year. Featuring poetry, novels in verse, picture books, indie novels, and more!
This Editor’s Approach to New Year’s Resolutions
This editor’s approach to New Year’s resolutions? You don’t have to wait until January 1st to start them.
Editing Adverbs
A common piece of advice writers get is to ditch the adverbs in their projects. But is that right?
Tips for Writer’s Block
Imagine this: you’ve come up with a writing project that you’re excited about. You sit down, get words on the page, and things are moving along nicely. And then you hit a snag. Writer’s block has appeared. So how can you fight it?
Editing and Writing Updates
Got a short and sweet post for you today, just a few updates I want to let you know about. Come take a look!
Things I’ve Googled
Have you ever been writing or editing something, have to stop, and say “this is a job for Google”? I’ve done it so many times, I’ve lost count. So I thought I’d put together a list of things I’ve Googled over the years (for writing and editing) that are hopefully either relatable or entertaining. I know I love to see what other writers Google in the name of their stories!