Highlights from Laura Portwood-Stacer’s recent talk with the Academic Editing Book Club, featuring key insights on the realities of developmental editing, trends in academic publishing, and the art of crafting crossover books.

An interview with author and client Christine Tracy on the writing process, book marketing strategy, and path to publication for her award-winning self-published memoir, Just Trust Life.

An honest look at what happens when you finally stop putting it off and attend the AWP conference.

How is AI changing the author-editor relationship? A developmental editor shares practical strategies for layering human voice into AI text while maintaining transparency and trust.

Building an author platform doesn't require a social media manager. Discover how publishing short essays can get you noticed by book agents, build your audience, and refine your memoir manuscript.