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How I Cut Down My Novel by 20,000 Words
Being an editor and being a writer are two entirely different brains. Writing thrives on creativity and fearlessness; editing demands clarity and correct use of spelling. It’s much easier for other people to edit your work than you edit yours. They haven’t read it as much as you have, are less attached to it, and can make those harder calls that you know you should but just can’t. And believe me, I struggled. Hence why the book my beta readers have is 165k, instead of the 150
Sterling MZ
Apr 309 min read
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I Will Create: A Reflection on Writing and Creating
This reflective article explores what it's like to be a writer, a creative, and how the two identities intersect.
Sterling MZ
May 31, 20249 min read
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Why You Shouldn't Give Up on Your Book
What I've Learned from Writing the Same Book (Series) for 10 Years Follow my blog and Instagram, and you’ll find that in between writing...
Sterling MZ
Apr 23, 20248 min read
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Female Characters Whose Impacts are Real
Fictional Women that Had a Profound Impact on Me Happy women’s history month, blog readers! To celebrate all the accomplishments women...
Sterling MZ
Mar 20, 20246 min read
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What Foods Should I Eat in Spain?
Must-Have Foods to Eat in the Culinary-Rich Country of Spain I’m a writer and editor by both passion and trade. I also love to travel and...
Sterling MZ
Mar 6, 20248 min read
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5 Ways to Fall Back in Love with Your Book
How I Fell Back in Love with My Work-In-Progress after a Long Break If you’re like me, you’ve been working on your current...
Sterling MZ
Feb 28, 20249 min read
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