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Grammar and spelling resources for crime, mystery ​and thriller writers and fiction editors

Learn about grammar and spelling in fiction

Hone your writing and editing craft with articles, books and audio content dedicated to helping you solve problems with grammar and spelling in fiction.

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Articles about grammar in fiction

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Webinars for fiction writers and editors


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How to Punctuate Dialogue

​This self-paced course teaches editors, proofreaders and writers how to punctuate dialogue in a novel according to publishing-industry conventions.

Practice exercises and model answers help you test your skills and knowledge so that you can edit with confidence.
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Preparing Your Book for Submission

'The BEST event I have been to on how to edit a manuscript. I learned so much!' – ​SoA @ Home Festival​ attendee
This 30-minute webinar teaches commercial fiction authors 11 pithy line-editing tips that make a substantive difference to writing flow and reader experience.
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Booklets about spelling variations


Free booklet: American and British English spelling
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Free booklet: suffix variations in American and British English.
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​Hone your novel line craft


Editing Fiction at Sentence Level

‘My one-stop-shop resource.’ Andy Maslen, crime and thriller writer
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​Fiction is about flow, rhythm, mood, voice and style. This book shows you how to hone line craft so that the narrative and dialogue compel readers to turn the page.
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The book is available in print and as an ebook. Listen to a short audio taster below.
Book: Editing Fiction at Sentence Level
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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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Listen to The Language, Grammar and Style Collection


Listen to these episodes of The Editing Podcast in which Denise and Louise discuss language, grammar and style.
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