Writing and Editing

In this section, you’ll find relevant articles on the writing process as well as useful advice and practical tips on the process of editing your work before you think it’s ready for publication.

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What to Look Out For When You're Looking For an Editor

Rebecca Faith Heyman

20th March 2016

Edited

2nd October 2020

“THE END,” you write. Feeling victorious, and maybe a little smug, you lean back in your chair and give a gratified sigh. Your novel is complete.

Article

6 min read

Emma Cox On Editing And The Publishing Process

Emma Cox

25th February 2016

Edited

10th December 2024

Emma Cox - children's author and winner of the New Children's Author Prize 2015 - continues to share her experiences of working with a publishing...

Arnie Jenks and the House of Strangers by Tim Bradley

Article

7 min read

The Making of a Book: Editing Process

Tim Bradley

29th January 2016

Edited

23rd September 2020

In a series of articles for W&A, self-published author Tim Bradley explains the process of writing his first children's novel, Arnie Jenks and...

Blog

5 min read

Self-Publishing & Working with an Editor

Helen Jones

2nd February 2015

Edited

21st December 2020

I’ve recently made the decision to self-publish my first novel, Oak and Mist. In the interest of getting the process right, I’ve spent a fair...

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4 min read

Which Editorial Services Does Your Manuscript Need?

Cressida Downing

5th July 2013

Edited

2nd October 2020

Our editor Cressida Downing talks you through the different editorial services self-publishing providers may offer - and gives her advice on how you...

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5 min read

The Role of an Editor

Writers & Artists

27th July 2012

Edited

1st October 2020

What is the role of an editor?