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10 Things to Cut From Your Manuscript Before You Publish

Posted on August 29, 2026August 29, 2026 By marthathurston

Finishing a manuscript is a huge accomplishment, but typing “The End” does not mean the book is finished. One of the most important parts of editing is learning what to remove. Writers often focus on what they need to add—more description, deeper emotion, stronger dialogue, better world-building—but sometimes the best…

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How to Self-Edit Your First Draft Without Losing Your Mind

Posted on August 21, 2026August 16, 2026 By marthathurston

Finishing the first draft of a book is an incredible accomplishment. You made it from a blank page to a complete story, and that alone deserves to be celebrated. But once the excitement settles, another question usually appears: Now what? Before you send your manuscript to beta readers, an editor,…

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