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How to Know When Your Manuscript Is Ready for an Editor

A digital cover image titled “How to Know When Your Manuscript Is Ready for an Editor” by Nina Lopez-Ortiz. The title is centered in a dark blue box with a white double-line border, set against a magical background featuring an open book, a swirling purple galaxy, and a hand holding a glowing quill.

June 10, 2025

A Journey Through Velaris: Chatting About Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Mist and Fury

A scrapbook-style digital graphic for a book review of A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas. On the left side is the book’s green cover with a stylized dark teal illustration of a hawk and bold yellow text. On the right, the text reads: “BOOK REVIEW: A Journey Through Velaris: Chatting About Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Mist and Fury” in elegant white font on a navy blue background with torn paper textures and star graphics. A five-star rating is shown at the bottom.

June 6, 2025

Diving into ACOTAR: A Reluctant Reader’s Journey from Slow Burn to Sizzling Fantasy

A scrapbook-style digital graphic for a book review of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. On the left side is the book's red cover featuring a stylized illustration of a beast and bold yellow text. On the right, the text reads: “BOOK REVIEW: Diving Into ACOTAR: A Reluctant Reader’s Journey from Slow Burn to Sizzling Fantasy” in white, elegant font on a dark blue background. Torn paper textures and star graphics decorate the image, with a three-star rating displayed at the bottom.

May 30, 2025

Your First Draft? Now What? A Step-by-Step Editing Timeline

A digital cover image titled “Your First Draft? Now What? A Step-by-Step Editing Timeline” by Nina Lopez-Ortiz. The title is displayed in a soft blue box with a white double-line border, set against a whimsical background featuring tiny fairies, enchanted scenery, and a hand writing in a notebook with a glowing pen.

May 23, 2025

I Can’t Shout “No” Loud Enough: Audible’s AI Narration Leaves Me Torn

A digital cover image titled “I Can’t Shout ‘No’ Loud Enough: Audible’s AI Narration Leaves Me Torn” by Nina Lopez-Ortiz. The title is displayed in a dark blue box with a white double-line border, set against an underwater background featuring a mermaid with flowing hair and a shimmering tail amidst scattered debris on the ocean floor.

May 13, 2025

What Developmental Editors Actually Do

A digital cover image titled "What Developmental Editors Actually Do" by Nina Lopez-Ortiz. The title is centered in a soft blue box with a white double-line border, set against a fantasy-inspired background featuring a person writing in a notebook as golden sparks and magical light swirl around them.

May 9, 2025

How to Write Chemistry That Jumps Off the Page

A digital cover image titled "How to Write Chemistry That Jumps Off the Page" by Nina Lopez-Ortiz. The title is centered in a dark blue box with a white double-line border, set against a background photo of a couple embracing near the ocean at sunset.

May 2, 2025

Self-Editing Checklist for First-Time Authors

A digital cover image titled "Self-Editing Checklist for First-Time Authors" by Nina Lopez-Ortiz. The title is centered in a blue box with a white double-line border, set against a blurred background featuring a vintage typewriter, handwritten notes, and a pen.

April 25, 2025

Show, Don’t Tell: How to Bring Your Scenes to Life

A stylized book cover titled "Show, Don’t Tell: How to Bring Your Scenes to Life" by Nina Lopez-Ortiz. The text is centered on a dark blue overlay with a decorative white border, set against the background of an ornate, gold-accented theater interior with balconies and stage lights.

April 21, 2025

Maps, Magic, and Mythology: Worldbuilding Tips for Fantasy Writers

A stylized book cover titled "Maps, Magic, and Mythology: Worldbuilding Tips for Fantasy Writers" by Nina Lopez-Ortiz. The text is centered on a dark blue overlay with a decorative white border, set against the background of an old, detailed map with handwritten labels and geographical features.

April 18, 2025