292 / Are you curious about when to work with a developmental editor, how to get unstuck in your manuscript, and what actually helps authors succeed for the long haul?

Editor and book coach Sarah Elle shares insights on the editing process, author mindset, and the strategies—plus pitfalls—every writer should know.

• When to bring in a developmental editor vs. a book coach
• The most common manuscript mistakes—and how to fix them
• Tips for breaking out of endless revision loops
• Mindset, habits, and routines of successful writers
• Trends in fiction and how author “voice” matters more than ever

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