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Writing for the Love
Why should we write? For the love.
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Jan 212 min read


The Read-Aloud Function: An Editor’s Best Friend
How can the Read-Aloud function improve your editing? Find out in this blog from Susan Hobbs Editing.
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Feb 22, 20252 min read


Hyphens: A Brief Tutorial
Ever wonder if you know the rules for using hyphens in your writing? Learn tips in this blog from Susan Hobbs Editing.
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Jun 17, 20242 min read


What’s a Manuscript Evaluation?
A manuscript evaluation is often the first step of your book's publishing journey.
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May 6, 20242 min read


Levels of Editing: An Overview
New authors embarking on the editing process for the first time are often dismayed to learn that properly editing a manuscript is not a...
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Apr 13, 20243 min read


Why Sample Edits are Essential
When I get an editing request from a new client, the first thing I offer is a sample edit. This crucial step in establishing an...
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Mar 22, 20242 min read


Grammar Scam: Ending Sentences with Prepositions
“Never end a sentence with a preposition!” —Eighth Grade English Teachers, Everywhere It’s not hard to understand why grammar gets a bad...
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Mar 12, 20242 min read


Immigrant, Emigrant...Migrant?
In addition to my editing business, I’m also a homeschool mom to my two kids. Since they are both in high school and don’t need my...
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Feb 26, 20242 min read


Why You Should Join a Writer’s Group
An author’s job is largely solitary. You and the computer: mano a mano in the struggle to put an idea to paper. But just because you work...
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Feb 18, 20243 min read
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