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Book word count by genre: How long should your manuscript be?
Unsure if your manuscript is too long or too short? Discover standard book word counts by genre and learn how word count impacts your editing budget and story pacing.

Kat Taylor
Aug 34 min read


The hidden risks of skipping professional editing for a self-published book
Discover the true cost of skipping professional editing on a self-published book. Protect your KDP launch, protect your reviews, and build author authority.

Kat Taylor
Jul 274 min read


Is your book dragging? How to identify and fix pacing issues in a novel
Discover how to identify and fix pacing issues in a novel to keep readers engaged. Learn effective strategies to tackle pacing issues in a novel.

Kat Taylor
Jul 154 min read


When should I send my book to an editor?
When should I send my book to an editor? Learn key milestones to ensure your manuscript is ready for professional editing.

Kat Taylor
Jul 94 min read


Why human-only editing is essential for authors
Can AI edit a book? Discover why AI is dangerously unreliable for manuscripts and why human-only proofreading is essential to protect your authorial voice.

Kat Taylor
Apr 296 min read


Making sense of capitalisation: week 4 – capitalising common nouns
A common noun is the generic name for a person, place or thing in a class or group. For example, boy, city and cat are common nouns.

Kat Taylor
Apr 8, 20202 min read


How to Maintain Originality in Academic Writing: 5 Tips to Avoid Plagiarism
Using other people's thoughts or writings as your own, either deliberately or inadvertently, is plagiarism, but how do you avoid it?

Kat Taylor
Aug 19, 20193 min read


Top 10 strategies for staying on schedule with your PhD thesis
Writing up your PhD thesis can be terrifying, but stay calm and read on for my top 10 tips to help you stay on track.

Kat Taylor
Aug 5, 20194 min read


Why professional proofreading is a business-critical investment (not an afterthought)
Hiring a professional proofreader can make sure that what you say is accurate, consistent, and free from errors.

Kat Taylor
Jul 12, 20193 min read
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