Indie Book Editor | S. M. Ryan

Some Unpopular Writing Advice for Finishing that Zero Draft

5 pieces of unpopular writing advice that I live by.

6 Tips for Getting Back to Healthy Habits

If you own an iPhone, you know that the photo app has a way of showing you old photos as memories throughout the day if you have the...

4 Reasons You Need That Sample Edit

There is so much to be excited about when you find yourself ready to partner with an editor. You've worked hard on your story and you're...

My Writing Tool Kit & 3 Tips on Building Your Own

I always hated the question: "What's the one thing you'd bring to a deserted island?" First of all, I refuse to pick one thing. I also...

9 Resources for Building Your Author Platform

9 of my favorite resources to get youstarted on building your author platform.

Before You Kickoff NaNoWriMo

Consider adding 4 more things to your Preptober list to help set yourself up for success.

Self-Assessing Your Manuscript

Manuscript assessments aren't just for "finished" manuscripts. In fact, if you find yourself getting stuck along the way in your writing p

5 Reasons to Write More Short Stories

Short stories are basically the perfect literary snack, leaving you full and with only the faintest itch in your teeth for more.

Tips for Newbie Writers

What does it even mean to be a "new writer"? To be honest, I’m not sure what constitutes a writer as a “new” writer. When you first start...

Picking the Point of View for Your Story

Point of view is the narrated perspective that a story is being told. When you’re picking your point of view for your story, you’re...

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