56. Active and Passive Voice

57. Beta Readers

I've been sitting on this episode for 2 months, waiting for time to edit it. With Ramsay and I both starting new jobs, it's been a crazy spring! But we're back from our unexpected haitus and ready to go with more writing and editing talk, starting with a discussion on beta readers! What are they? Why do you need them? How do you find them? All answered here, just for you <3 Don't forget to sign up for my newsletter [https://subscribepage.io/rosedeneediting] to get access to lots of freebies, including a free DIY line editing checklist, my complete story starter kit, and my busy writer's schedule builder. And more. Trust me, it's awesome.

56. Active and Passive Voice

We may have recorded this over a month ago, but it's still relevant! While active voice is strongly preferred in writing, there are times when passive voice is an effective tool. We'll discuss those specific uses, as well as Wisconsin winters and vintage historical fiction, in today's episode. Don't forget to sign up for my newsletter [https://subscribepage.io/rosedeneediting] to get access to lots of freebies, including a free DIY line editing checklist, my complete story starter kit, and my busy writer's schedule builder. And more. Trust me, it's awesome.

55. Common Writing Frustrations

If you've ever felt frustrated with your writing, don't worry. It isn't just you. These are some of the most common frustrations I hear from writers, and how to address them.  Don't forget to sign up for my newsletter [https://subscribepage.io/rosedeneediting] to get access to lots of freebies, including a free DIY line editing checklist, my complete story starter kit, and my busy writer's schedule builder. And more. Trust me, it's awesome.

54. The Tea on Ingram

Some big things have been going down in the world of indie publishing, but fear not! We're here to serve you the tea. In today's episode, we'll hear from Nikki of Faeblebooks, an independent bookstore in The Amana Colonies, Iowa. Tune in for news on what happened with Ingram's updates, why everyone is so upset, and what we can do about it. Follow on Threads and Instagram @faeblebooks [https://www.threads.com/@faeblebooks], or check out their website here [https://www.faeblebooks.com/pages/hours-info]. You can find Nikki's free Quick Start to Wholesale Guide here [https://beacons.ai/faeblebooks?utm_source=threads&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio]! Don't forget to sign up for my newsletter [https://subscribepage.io/rosedeneediting] to get access to lots of freebies, including a free DIY line editing checklist, my complete story starter kit, and my busy writer's schedule builder. And more. Trust me, it's awesome.

53. Anthologies with Kelly Miller

In today's episode, Ramsay and I chat with Kelly Miller with @poetsinthepines about the process of creating an anthology. You can find the anthology she worked on, Made from Midnight: a Requiem, and information about what she and the Poets in the Pines are up to at https://poetsinthepines.com/ [https://poetsinthepines.com/] Don't forget to sign up for my newsletter [https://subscribepage.io/rosedeneediting] to get access to lots of freebies, including a free DIY line editing checklist, my complete story starter kit, and my busy writer's schedule builder. And more. Trust me, it's awesome.