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Book Editor Contract: Why Every Author Needs One With Their Editor
In my latest blog post I've written about why editorial contracts matter, what a good one should cover, and why an AI clause has become a non-negotiable in this day and age—not as a sign of distrust, but as informed consent.
Deborah Taylor
Mar 244 min read


Why Your Romance Novel Needs a Copy Editor (Not Just Beta Readers)
Think beta readers are enough before you publish? Find out what only a professional copy editor catches and why it matters for your romance novel.
Deborah Taylor
Mar 124 min read


Hyphen, en dash, or em dash?
Confused by hyphens, en dashes, and em dashes? This clear guide explains how fiction writers can use each dash for clarity and flow.
Deborah Taylor
Jan 122 min read


How to Punctuate Action Beats and Dialogue Tags
Want to elevate your fiction writing? In this second part, I look at how to punctuate your dialogue tags and action beats correctly.
Deborah Taylor
Jan 7, 20253 min read
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