Hone your line craft

This self-publishing library is packed with resources to make your writing life easier. Most of the books, articles, videos and podcasts are free and available instantly ... just click and grab.
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For watching: Free webinars for new writers

In this 10-minute webinar, I explain the differences between proofreading, copyediting, line editing and developmental editing, and the order of play.
This 20-minute webinar shows fiction writers and editors how to punctuate dialogue in a novel according to publishing-industry convention. ​
In this 13-minute webinar, I show writers and editors how to bring consistency to their book-file interiors using Microsoft Word's styles tool.
​This 14-minute webinar offers writers 12 tips on how to make a book file ready for an editor and avoid wasting time on unnecessary design.​

How to write dialogue that pops

This free ebook helps authors write dialogue that drives a novel forward. I also show you how to tag and punctuate speech, and how to rectify common dialogue misfires. Get your copy of How to Write Dialogue That Pops.

Hone your novel line craft

Want to do your own line editing? This 74K-word book shows you how.

For reading: 80 articles to make self-editing easier

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Andy Maslen, bestselling crime author

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YOUR EDITS ARE, AS ALWAYS, SO VERY GOOD
  • I’m just now looking at your edits and, as always, they are so very good. Once again, you’ve retained the essence and helped me deliver the prose sharply.

DAVID UNGER, MYSTERY WRITER

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For reading: Ebooks to make your writing life simpler

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For listening: Resources and author interviews

Andy Maslen, bestselling crime author

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EXACTLY THE TIGHTENING IT NEEDED
​I am so pleased with what you’ve done, Louise. It’s really great – exactly the tightening it needed.

SIMON DANIELS, THRILLER WRITER

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For watching: Videos for self-publishing authors

Louise talks dialogue with Keystroke Medium, The Writers' Journey
Full post: ​Crime fiction subgenres: Where does your novel fit?
Blog post: ​The different levels of editing. Proofreading and beyond
Full post: What's the difference between a rule and a preference?
Full post: Proofreading checklist: How to check page proofs like a pro
Full post: 5 tips for writing about physical pain in fiction
Full post: Copyediting and proofreading pornography and erotica
Full post: How to market your book using a chatbot
YouTube tutorial: How to deliver your blog posts automatically via MailChimp
Full post: What makes a good fiction editor?
How to edit YouTube video subtitles fast and free in MS Word
How to turn YouTube subtitles into blog posts and transcripts
Louise is interviewed about fiction editing on Tim Lewis's show: 24 mins
ALLi roundtable: Louise and 4 SfEP colleagues discuss fiction editing 
ALLi roundtable: Louise and 4 SfEP colleagues on editing for profit

Andy Maslen, bestselling crime author

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EXCEEDED ALL MY EXPECTATIONS
I enlisted Louise’s line- and copyediting services for my first book. The result exceeded all my expectations. It wasn’t just about correcting errors; the report, support and helpful information was second to none. She is a true professional and an extremely easy person to work with, and I would recommend her to anyone. As soon as I’ve finished my next book, I’ll be back.

STEVE TAYLOR, ACTION THRILLER AUTHOR

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Andy Maslen, bestselling crime author

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​ENJOYED THE JOURNEY AND LEARNT A GREAT DEAL
Thank you so much for the tremendous work you have put into editing my manuscript. Your expertise and observations are hugely valuable. You have instilled encouragement in me to go forward, and I have enjoyed the journey and learnt a great deal!

JOSEPHINE VAUGHAN, INDEPENDENT MEMOIR AUTHOR

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Andy Maslen, bestselling crime author

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THE HARNBY TREATMENT!
​Many thanks for all the time you spent with my novel ​and doing such a thorough job of improving it. When I complete my next novel, you can expect a copy coming your way for what I shall now call the Harnby treatment!

COLIN WATTS, SUPERNATURAL THRILLER AUTHOR

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