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Beta Readers vs. Critique Partners vs. Editors: Which Do You Need? (Part 1)
Writing Craft, Publishing Tips Leslie Horn 7/17/26 Writing Craft, Publishing Tips Leslie Horn 7/17/26

Beta Readers vs. Critique Partners vs. Editors: Which Do You Need? (Part 1)

Not all feedback is created equal. Here's how to tell the difference between beta readers, critique partners, and editors.

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How to Edit Your First Draft: A Step-by-Step Guide
Writing Craft, Editing Tips Leslie Horn 6/19/26 Writing Craft, Editing Tips Leslie Horn 6/19/26

How to Edit Your First Draft: A Step-by-Step Guide

Here's a step-by-step process for editing your first draft without completely losing your mind.

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10 Overused Phrases in Fiction That Are Killing Your Prose
Writing Craft, Editing Tips Leslie Horn 6/19/26 Writing Craft, Editing Tips Leslie Horn 6/19/26

10 Overused Phrases in Fiction That Are Killing Your Prose

An honest breakdown from the desk of a developmental editor of the most common cliché phrases in fiction, and exactly what to write instead.

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9 Common Writing Mistakes New Fiction Writers Make
Writing Craft, Editing Tips Leslie Horn 6/19/26 Writing Craft, Editing Tips Leslie Horn 6/19/26

9 Common Writing Mistakes New Fiction Writers Make

A developmental editor's honest breakdown of the 9 most common mistakes new fiction writers make, and exactly how to fix each one.

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The 5 Influence Styles That Make Characters Feel Authentic
Writing Craft, Character Development Leslie Horn 6/19/26 Writing Craft, Character Development Leslie Horn 6/19/26

The 5 Influence Styles That Make Characters Feel Authentic

Great characters don't just want things, they have a strategy for getting them. Here's how influence styles can transform your character development.

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