Most writers I work with don’t send me messy drafts. They send manuscripts they’ve revised multiple times, shared with beta readers, and checked carefully with grammar tools. And a lot of them are already in good shape. However... Self-editing and professional copyediting aren’t the same thing—and that difference is exactly what helps a manuscript feel polished instead of just “pretty good.” What Self-Editing Does Well When you revise your own work, you’re usually looking at

I’m excited to share that I’m now a Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP) —a huge milestone that represents both experience and continued professional growth in my editing career. Membership in the CIEP isn’t automatic, and it's not easy. Editors must demonstrate proven work history, training, and professional standards before being accepted at the Professional level. That means authors working with a CIEP Professional Member can f

Have you ever been confused about when to use "you and I" or "you and me"? Read the blog post for some quick tips from The Editing Sweetheart to help you figure out how to use these pronouns correctly.

The Editing Sweetheart's April 2026 Recap: Completed a 2-pass copyedit on The Harbinger's Redemption by Skyla Gray, a beta read on Looking for Elvis by TJ Arant, a line/copy edit on Amy Kort's Appraised to Death, and attended a webinar called "Canva for Editors" by Sohini Ghose for The Northwest Editors Guild.

The Editing Sweetheart's review of "Revenge Wears Prada" by Lauren Weisberger.

Take a look at this webinar for editors looking to make the most out of Canva in their editorial business.

The Editing Sweetheart's March 2026 recap post.

The Editing Sweetheart's February 2026 recap: milestones and editing projects.

Review of The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey