Tag Archives: personaldevelopment

FantasyCon 2024. Will you be there?

Jon and I are excited to attend our first FantasyCon, which is on between the 11th and 13th October 2024 in Chester, UK. We’re both appearing on panels, with Jon discussing the apocalyse, disability, grimdark, and rogues. I’ll be discussing editing, naturally! There are so many sessions on that have piqued my interest, so myContinue reading “FantasyCon 2024. Will you be there?”

The three lessons that keep me growing as an editor.

Resting on your laurels as an editor or writer can stall your growth and harm client relationships. In this article, I share three key lessons I’ve learned about staying adaptable, engaging clients, and embracing lifelong learning to keep Cherry Edits thriving. Discover how avoiding complacency has shaped my journey, and join the conversation by sharing your own experiences and tips for staying motivated in the world of indie publishing.

How my editing work snowballed from one word-of-mouth recommendation.

Discover how a word-of-mouth recommendation sparked a long-term editing partnership with author G. J. Kemp. In this post, I share my journey from networking to building trust in the indie author community, and how genuine connections led to a thriving editing business. Learn the value of referrals and the power of relationships in the writing world.

How readers and writers connect through common experiences

Discover the surprising power of common themes in storytelling. This blog delves into why everyday experiences like love, loyalty, and trust captivate readers and how writers can make familiar concepts feel fresh and engaging. Explore insights from Lisa Cron’s Story Genius and learn how to resonate deeply with your audience by weaving the magic of the mundane into your narratives.

Is ‘Save The Cat! Writes a Novel’ a formula or a framework?

Hey, writers. I’ve got some questions for you about the very popular writing craft book: ‘Save The Cat! Writes A Novel’ by Jessica Brody. 💬 Here’s what the Amazon blurb says about this book: ‘Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to theContinue reading “Is ‘Save The Cat! Writes a Novel’ a formula or a framework?”

The Value of Community in Writing and Editing | A Gratitude Post

✨ A Gratitude Post to See Out the Week ✨ I joined a Zoom meeting the other night and felt nervous while waiting. It was a writers’ group, and their agenda mentioned editing. I thought it might be helpful to join, hoping I could offer something valuable to the discussion. Even if I stayed quiet,Continue reading “The Value of Community in Writing and Editing | A Gratitude Post”

Achievement unlocked 🎉 I’m a professional editor and I’ve got the badge to prove it!

This is pretty epic for me… The Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading have upgraded me to Professional Member status. When I was a newbie editor, I was on their ‘entry level’ membership. After I’d completed some courses with them, I moved up to ‘intermediate’ level. And then I stayed at intermediate for several yearsContinue reading “Achievement unlocked 🎉 I’m a professional editor and I’ve got the badge to prove it!”

Talking to an editor: enrichment for all!

Apparently, talking to me is ‘enriching’! I’ve just come off a Zoom call with the student newspaper group at Notre Dame College in Leeds. I was invited along to talk about my job as an editor. What I really wanted to do was to set my job in context and to show the Year 12sContinue reading “Talking to an editor: enrichment for all!”

Between the lines: Cherry Edits off the books.

I live and breathe books: that’s true. And a bookish life is the best life of all. But like all the best novels, worldbuilding matters. Today, I’ll share a wider view of what I get up to when I’m not editing. Claire Cronshaw bakes! I’m a basic baker. I often use the cook book that’sContinue reading “Between the lines: Cherry Edits off the books.”