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You had me at Kpop.
December 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM
You had me at Kpop.
A good partnership between an editor and author starts with open communication and grows through trust and rapport. We believe in relationships with clients, not just transactions. Get to know us here, and then give us the opportunity to get to know you.
December 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
A good partnership between an editor and author starts with open communication and grows through trust and rapport. We believe in relationships with clients, not just transactions. Get to know us here, and then give us the opportunity to get to know you.
Editors use common resources because consistency is the backbone of trustworthy writing. Chicago clarifies the rules, and Merriam-Webster fills in the gaps. Great editing isn't just fixing errors. It's about making choices that honor clarity, consistency, and the reader's experience.
December 7, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Editors use common resources because consistency is the backbone of trustworthy writing. Chicago clarifies the rules, and Merriam-Webster fills in the gaps. Great editing isn't just fixing errors. It's about making choices that honor clarity, consistency, and the reader's experience.
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Autocorrect has become our worst enema.
November 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Autocorrect has become our worst enema.
We are in the business of feedback...especially if it helps us do our jobs better.
November 25, 2025 at 9:53 PM
We are in the business of feedback...especially if it helps us do our jobs better.
Where do you stand on the Oxford Comma?
November 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Where do you stand on the Oxford Comma?
After 28 years of friendship, Sonja and Stacey have each other's backs in all the best ways. (Hence, Sonja talking Stacey into this Snapchat filter.) That familiarity and connection help them provide the best possible support to their clients.
November 1, 2025 at 5:24 PM
After 28 years of friendship, Sonja and Stacey have each other's backs in all the best ways. (Hence, Sonja talking Stacey into this Snapchat filter.) That familiarity and connection help them provide the best possible support to their clients.
A well-edited book is one you don't notice is well-edited.
That's the power of strong editing: it disappears. When a book isn't well-edited, you can feel it. The rhythm stumbles, timelines blur, and mistakes can pull you out of the story.
Great editing keeps readers immersed, page after page.
That's the power of strong editing: it disappears. When a book isn't well-edited, you can feel it. The rhythm stumbles, timelines blur, and mistakes can pull you out of the story.
Great editing keeps readers immersed, page after page.
October 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
A well-edited book is one you don't notice is well-edited.
That's the power of strong editing: it disappears. When a book isn't well-edited, you can feel it. The rhythm stumbles, timelines blur, and mistakes can pull you out of the story.
Great editing keeps readers immersed, page after page.
That's the power of strong editing: it disappears. When a book isn't well-edited, you can feel it. The rhythm stumbles, timelines blur, and mistakes can pull you out of the story.
Great editing keeps readers immersed, page after page.
Today's focus is on regional dialogue. Each character came from somewhere, and their speech will show it. Make sure you consider this when your character speaks. Differentiating characters by using uncommon phrases or expressions can really bring a character to life.
October 16, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Today's focus is on regional dialogue. Each character came from somewhere, and their speech will show it. Make sure you consider this when your character speaks. Differentiating characters by using uncommon phrases or expressions can really bring a character to life.
Let's talk dialogue!
Tips:
*Avoid "talking heads" by adding action beats between lines of dialogue.
*Make sure to add tags after a subject switch to avoid confusion.
*Use "said" and "asked" for most tags. Tags like "muttered," "whispered," "shouted," etc. should be used sparingly.
Tips:
*Avoid "talking heads" by adding action beats between lines of dialogue.
*Make sure to add tags after a subject switch to avoid confusion.
*Use "said" and "asked" for most tags. Tags like "muttered," "whispered," "shouted," etc. should be used sparingly.
October 6, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Let's talk dialogue!
Tips:
*Avoid "talking heads" by adding action beats between lines of dialogue.
*Make sure to add tags after a subject switch to avoid confusion.
*Use "said" and "asked" for most tags. Tags like "muttered," "whispered," "shouted," etc. should be used sparingly.
Tips:
*Avoid "talking heads" by adding action beats between lines of dialogue.
*Make sure to add tags after a subject switch to avoid confusion.
*Use "said" and "asked" for most tags. Tags like "muttered," "whispered," "shouted," etc. should be used sparingly.
At Open Door Editing, we offer editing services ranging from high-level developmental editing to precise proofreading.
Whatever your genre, we probably edit it.
We can help you tell the best version of your story. In fact, there's not much we love more than good grammar and a better book.
Whatever your genre, we probably edit it.
We can help you tell the best version of your story. In fact, there's not much we love more than good grammar and a better book.
October 6, 2025 at 2:12 AM
At Open Door Editing, we offer editing services ranging from high-level developmental editing to precise proofreading.
Whatever your genre, we probably edit it.
We can help you tell the best version of your story. In fact, there's not much we love more than good grammar and a better book.
Whatever your genre, we probably edit it.
We can help you tell the best version of your story. In fact, there's not much we love more than good grammar and a better book.