Shortcuts For Writers Freebies
Line Editing Made Simple: 5 Days To More Polished Pages
Does the thought of editing your book seem overwhelming? If your manuscript could use trimming and polishing, sign up for this free mini course. It features bite-sized concepts and assignments to help you kick-start your line editing. Learn quick, simple tips that will make a big difference in your writing.Â
Free Facebook Group & Book Blurb Toolkit
Join the Shortcuts for Writers Facebook group, an international community of beginner, intermediate, and advanced writers. You’ll find a friendly supportive community focused on the craft of writing and editing; weekly prompts; an extensive library of blog posts, videos, and podcasts; informative Facebook lives; and guest workshops. You can also download the free guide, 7 Simple Steps to Nailing Your Book Blurb in Unit 1.
Free Character-Naming Guide
Download this informative guide on questions to ask yourself when naming your characters. Includes a list of amazing websites to help you find the perfect names to fit your book’s genre or era.
Check Out The Shortcuts For Writers Blog
Behind the Rewrite With Stacy Juba: Rewriting An Old Manuscript
As a freelance developmental editor, I often send long editorial letters and suggest major rewrites. When clients are discouraged, I remind them that I'm an author, too, and can relate to difficult rewrites. However, I'm not entirely sure they believe me! So, I'm...
3 Free Tools For Authorpreneurs: Build Your Indie Author Empire
Many authors think of themselves as artists or creatives, and that's definitely true, however, they are also entrepreneurs. In the literary world, we call them authorpreneurs. Your book is a product. If you want it to to sell, you need a solid business plan and an...
Improve Your Skills With These Free Grammar Resources
 I've found some wonderful free grammar resources to share from my friend Ellen at Grammar Lion, which you'll find listed below. As a freelance developmental editor and line editor, I work with a lot of writers. Many of them have problems with grammar and...
Self-Editing Tips For The Indie Author Podcast Interview @lkhillbooks
Do you know you need editing, but are worried about how you're going to afford it? Would you love to do a lot of it yourself, but know you have blinders on when it comes to your own work and that self-editing may not be your strong suit? Never fear! Recently, my...
New Time Management For Writers Course – Includes Bonuses
I’m so excited! My brand new course, called Time Management Blueprint for Writers: Transform Your Life and Finish Your Book, is now available. This self-paced, comprehensive course will guide you through the process of organizing your life one step at a time so that...
