Want to find a writing buddy? A critique partner? A beta reader? Here’s your stop! If you’re looking to find a writing buddy, critique partner, or beta reader, this annual link-up is designed to help writers connect with each other and build meaningful creative relationships. A writing buddy is another writer who offers feedback, accountability, […]
June 23, 2025 by 50 Comments Editing Your NovelNeed a Good Book Editor? Top Up-to-Date Recommendations
Where do I find a good book editor? This is without doubt the question I receive most frequently from fellow writers. It’s a hard question to answer because, while finding an editor is easy, finding a good book editor is something else again. I originally published this resource many years ago after reaching out to […]
March 24, 2025 by 421 Comments Editing Your NovelFind a Writing Buddy (2025 Edition!)
Need a writing buddy? A critique partner? A beta reader? Here’s your stop! Writers need feedback. And friends! 🙂 But sometimes it can be difficult to find someone willing to read your work who is also a good fit for you and your writing. There are many different forums and groups online designed to help […]
January 20, 2025 by 33 Comments Editing Your NovelHow to Get Better at Self-Editing Your Fiction: 8 Vital Steps to Follow
Note From KMW: I’m often asked to create more resources about self-editing your fiction. The thing about good editing is that really it’s just good writing. All the same principles apply. The only difference is whether you’re better at applying those principles (plot, character arc, theme, engaging narrative, dialogue, etc.) off the cuff in the […]
May 27, 2024 by 327 Comments Editing Your NovelFind a Writing Buddy (Latest Edition!)
Need a writing buddy? A critique partner? A beta reader? Here’s your stop! Writers need feedback. And friends! 🙂 But sometimes it can be difficult to find someone who is willing to read your work and who is also a good fit for you and your writing. There are many different forums and groups online […]
February 12, 2024 by 43 Comments Editing Your Novel12 Places to Find a Beta Reader (Updated)
“Where can I find a beta reader or critique partner?” Without doubt, that’s the second most frequent question I receive from writers, right after where do I find a good editor?. This can be a tough question to answer for the simple reason that a beta reader or critique partner isn’t someone you simply vet […]
January 23, 2023 by 70 Comments Editing Your NovelYour Story Isn’t Working? Here Are 6 Problems to Troubleshoot
If you’re here because you feel your story isn’t working, you’re not alone. Most writers feel that way about most of the stories they write. The good news is you can probably salvage your current story by troubleshooting a few key areas. One way to learn how to accomplish this is to learn what didn’t work […]
August 1, 2022 by 31 Comments Editing Your Novel13 Rules to Be a Better Beta Reader
Among the greatest gifts one writer can give another is that being a beta reader. A beta reader is a volunteer who reads over a rough manuscript and offers feedback on what’s working and what’s not. This feedback can span the gamut from simply a general reaction to a full-on critique. But not all beta […]
January 24, 2022 by 64 Comments Editing Your NovelThe Writer’s Inner Critic: 11 Ways to Tell if Yours Is Healthy
Ah, the writer’s inner critic. It’s that wily inner editor who has such a way of getting in the last word (and first and middle words) on any writing session or project. Most of the time when writers speak of the inner critic, there’s a fair amount of self-deprecating exaggeration of how ruthless that little […]
July 26, 2021 by 71 Comments Editing Your NovelShould You Edit As You Go?
Should you edit as you go? This is a question just about every writer asks at one point or another. Part of the reason for the prevalence of the question is that the question is in fact complex and contextual. In short, the answer to “should you edit as you go?” isn’t always a simple […]
