One of the most common things I see as an editor is writers hiding behind complicated language.
Beautiful prose has its place.
But clarity is powerful.
Voice is powerful.
Honesty is powerful.
When I started editing, I thought the biggest challenge would be fixing manuscripts.
I was wrong.
The biggest challenge is convincing talented writers that they're allowed to learn while they're creating.
I've worked with first-time authors and seasoned professionals.
A rough draft isn't proof that you've failed.
It's proof that you're working.
Every published book started as an unfinished manuscript.
Every favorite author you've ever read has written scenes that didn't work.
Every story goes through ugly stages.
That's normal.
Creative work isn't linear.
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