Top 21 Editing Mistakes Authors Make

Categories: Editing | Writing | Writing Process

Don’t let avoidable mistakes keep your manuscript from reaching its potential. Editor and author Lisa Wysocky highlights the 21 most common pitfalls and shares expert advice to take your draft from rough to professional.

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How to Build a Mystery That Holds Together

How Thrillers Control Pace, Tension, and Reader Obsession

What Crime Writers Love to Read: Recommendations from the Pros

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