Writing Resources

Below are resources that writers can use to improve their craft, both for writing and editing. Wattpad’s Writing and Editing Resources This is an in-depth set of resources compiled from Wattpad contributors. A lot of stuff here. Grammar Girl Grammar Girl offers tons of great tips on editing and writing. 40 Tips from Top Writers …

Short Story Format

Thinking about submitting your short story to an editor or publisher? It’s important to conform to industry standards of formatting.  Below are industry standards. Be aware that individual editors and publishers may have their own specific formatting requirements. Make sure that you follow them or your submission may be tossed in the trash without any …

Formatting Manuscripts

When submitting a manuscript to an editor, it really helps if the manuscript has already been formatted. Too many writers submit their manuscript in odd fonts, colours, margins and more. That means the editor has to change these even before beginning the editing process. That’s needless extra work we’re burdening the editor with and – …