Here's some insight into why I have chosen the path of a freelance editor (and writer). Part of it has been circumstance, and part of it has been motivation to find purpose in my life and help others succeed.

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.

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.