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How Much Does Editing Cost? A Guide for Authors on Budgeting for Professional Help
If you're in the process of writing a book, you’ve probably asked yourself: How much does editing cost? The short answer is—it depends....

Joy Holmes
3 days ago3 min read
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Beta Reader Review: Book Lovers by T.B. Markinson & Miranda MacLeod
Book Lovers is a sweet, sapphic friends-to-lovers romance that had me laughing out loud more than once. The story starts off a bit...

Joy Holmes
4 days ago1 min read
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How to Find an Editor for Your Book: A Step-by-Step Guide for Authors
If you're asking yourself how to find an editor for your book , you're not alone. Whether you're self-publishing or preparing to query...

Joy Holmes
Jul 103 min read
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What Does a Book Editor Do? A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Editing Process
When you crack open a beautifully polished book, it’s easy to forget how much work goes into getting each word just right. Behind every...

Joy Holmes
Jul 102 min read
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How to Find the Best Proofreading Services for Your Book
When you’ve poured your heart into writing a book—staying up late, waking up early, and pushing through writer’s block—you want to make...

Joy Holmes
Jul 73 min read
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Beta Reader Review: Finding Molly Parsons
Finding Molly Parsons by Alyson Root is a beautifully written, emotionally rich story that kept me turning the pages late into the night....

Joy Holmes
Jul 51 min read
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Writing LGBTQ+ Characters with Heart: Tips from Someone in the Community
As a queer writer, I know how important it is to see ourselves on the page—not just as side characters or punchlines, but as real people...

Joy Holmes
Jul 53 min read
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Why Reading Aloud Is a Proofreader’s Secret Weapon
You’ve run spellcheck. You’ve read the sentence three times. You’ve even squinted at it like it personally offended you. And...

Joy Holmes
Jul 22 min read
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Beta Reader Review: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
I recently revisited The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo in audiobook format, and the production quality elevated an already gripping...

Joy Holmes
Jun 301 min read
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How Proofreading Strengthens Your Ministry’s Message
Every word you write as a ministry leader, pastor, or faith-based author carries weight. Your message has the power to inspire, teach,...

Joy Holmes
Feb 202 min read
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Why Every Christian Writer Needs a Proofreader
Writing is a powerful tool for sharing faith, but even the most heartfelt message can lose impact if it’s filled with typos or unclear...

Joy Holmes
Feb 132 min read
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New Year, New Draft: Writing Goals for Romance Authors in 2025
The start of a new year is the perfect time to set fresh writing goals. Whether you’re drafting your first romance novel, revising a...

Joy Holmes
Jan 53 min read
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How to Weave Faith Themes Seamlessly into Your Romance Without Preaching
Faith-based romance offers a unique opportunity to explore love, values, and spiritual growth in a meaningful way. However, balancing...

Joy Holmes
Dec 30, 20243 min read
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Beta Reader Review of Christmas with a Crank by Courtney Walsh
Courtney Walsh’s Christmas with a Crank is an utterly charming holiday romance that brings warmth, growth, and festive cheer. The story...

Joy Holmes
Dec 27, 20241 min read
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Beta Reader Review of Fit to Love by Brittany Green
Fit to Love by Brittany Green is a contemporary Christian novella that tells the heartfelt story of Mariah, a Black woman who begins a...

Joy Holmes
Dec 3, 20241 min read
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How Proofreading Enhances Your Romance Novel's Emotional Impact
When readers dive into a romance novel, they’re hoping for an immersive, heartfelt experience. As a romance or romantasy author, you’ve...

Joy Holmes
Nov 12, 20242 min read
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How to Write Compelling Romance and Romantasy with Clean, Sweet Tension
When crafting romance or romantasy novels, building genuine connection and tension between characters without relying on explicit content...

Joy Holmes
Nov 2, 20243 min read
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The Role of Conflict in Storytelling: Why Every Great Story Needs It
Merriam-Webster defines conflict as the clash, competition, or mutual interference of opposing or incompatible forces, such as ideas,...

Joy Holmes
Aug 15, 20243 min read
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Character Archetypes: The Foundations of Memorable Stories
Character archetypes are powerful tools for writers, acting as templates or prototypes that help shape characters with depth and...

Joy Holmes
Jul 30, 20244 min read
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Worldbuilding 101
One of the most vital elements of any romantasy story is its setting. Fantasy readers crave worlds that are rich, immersive, and full of...

Joy Holmes
Jul 10, 20244 min read
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