NeKisha Wilkins

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“Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.” — Anton Chekhov

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Nine inches of Midwest snow! Some shoveled into a pile.

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First, I applaud you for wanting an editor! I agree, it is not easy to find a good freelance editor, but there are plenty. Experience, a contract (so you both know what to expect), a sample edit, and a consultation, among other things are a good start. Best of luck! 😃

Nonfiction Fun: Start each Chapter with a hook! It's a good practice to start every chapter with a hook. A hook engages readers and keeps them reading. Take a look at these nonfiction examples. A) Many marriages don't last. B) Approximately 45% of marriages will end in divorce this year. Of course, we can read the entire chapter of both A and B. But which option makes you want to keep reading? The hook is the more intriguing option. (Statistic used for illustrative purposes only. An appropriate statistic will be accompanied by a citation in text.) TheEliteEditor.com/ee-web

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FAQ: What if I published a book that contained grammatical errors? Whether your book was poorly edited or not edited at all, if you have self-published your book: You can have your book copyedited and republished under the same ISBN. Significant changes such as removing or adding chapters or changing the title will require a new ISBN when republished. If you have used a self-publishing platform like Amazon, BookBaby, or Apple Books, to name a few, check their guidelines for specifics.

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That’s totally ridiculous! To err is human; to forgive, divine. —Alexander Pope. I also let my clients know that I cannot guarantee no errors. It’s just not realistic.

Nice.

Keep going!

Oh! That is great news! I wish you much success planning time to write and focus and executing those plans. I’m sure you will have fun while doing it. Creativity is exhilarating!

Take a screenshot of this GIF, and whichever new word you land on is YOUR word for 2026.

Let's. Go.

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I wish you luck and I hope you enjoy the process! 😀

An email from your future self on an iphone: Create a goal to write a book. Set a weekly or daily alarm to focus and write. Be patient, be positive, and work with an editor. Be proud of your finished manuscript. You’ll thank me later! ❤️

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Which Word Do I Use? Let's make sure you write the right word. | Afterword means "an epilogue." The author addresses the readers directly in the afterword of his novel. | Afterward means later. Afterward, we went to Cold Stone Creamery for ice cream.

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Wonderful! 😃

Way to keep going and happy writing! 😃

I’m glad you came up with a new plan. Good luck! 😀

That is a good point. And editors often exercise discretion when editing. Some will reduce the number of em dashes because a comma, semicolon, or starting a new sentence will work just as well. Creating a company style guide, in addition to the standard editing guide, should produce unified text.

No problem. 😀

Hi! I’m excited to read your series. Quick question. Was it Alan or Adam who “turned to the newly introduced Neveah”?

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Wow! It sounds like you’re serious. Good luck. 😃

Nice way to “show” what’s going on instead of telling.

Sounds like it’s going to be great! 😀

Yes! Freak out! Love it. Can’t wait to hear more. 😃

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Oh, absolutely. Creative nonfiction is the best! 😀

It’s gotta be 1, 6, and 12 for me. 😃