It's not easy to start a new relationship, but an author-editor partnership is a special one. Together you can make great things happen, and ensure readers are engaged, entertained, and keep reading your work. But freelance editing doesn't mean it should be free. Here are my tips for negotiating with an editor if you're on a tight budget.

Writing a best-selling romance novel is tough work. You have a great idea, fun characters, a memorable meet cute, and a compelling setting, but when you sit down to write the opening lines, you freeze. How do you captivate an audience with one sentence?

The fake relationship trope continues to captivate readers around the world. But how do you write one? Here are my tips on what to consider if you want to take the fake dating trope leap.

Want to build chemistry between your book's main characters? Check out my tips on how to do that successfully, plus writing prompts to help you shake the writing cobwebs loose.

Writing and editing must work together in order to craft a great book. Here are some tips about making the most out of the editing process in your writing journey.

Fabulous human and incredibly talented literary agent Janne Moller sat down with me to discuss her experiences in publishing and her thoughts on the future of the industry.

Finding an editor for your book sounds like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. Here are my tips to help authors choose the right professional to make their book shine.

Writers and pets go hand in hand. To make sure you have your pets' interest in mind, style your writing space with pet-friendly touches.

Book editing brings me joy. I love books. I love working with others. So, why not start a company? An update.

Folkways Press founder Hannah Fields joins Kristen's blog for an update on her publishing company, book biz, and her plans for the future.

Investing in your self-published book is investing in your future. If you take the right steps, your book can and will sell.

As a writer, you've probably spent a good deal of time thinking about word choice and narrative style.

Copyediting is an important part of the editing process. But does your book need it? Learn all about copyediting and how it can help you.

You just typed THE END. But don't press that PUBLISH button yet. Learn why you need an editor to make your story publish perfect.