What Does the Kilted Writer Do?
Wow. I didn't realize it had been over a year since my last post until I sat down to write this. This past year has been a whirlwind with purchasing a new home, getting moved in, starting a new part-time job, and trying to get some editing done. Time flies when you're having fun. Now that all that has settled down a bit, I wanted to take the time to answer some common questions I've begun to see about what I do, especially in the field of editing. First off, while what I do for writers is technically considered developmental, or content, editing, I really don't like using that term. It creates too much confusion, especially among writers new to the process or to the business. I prefer to use the term "manuscript review" for the editing I do and "story coaching" for the ongoing consultation service I provide. "So, what is a "manuscript review," then?" For me, a review means I read every word of your manuscript (no skippi