Ch43. Self-Editing Secrets and Finding Your Editing Soulmate

In this chapter of The Daring Author podcast Jenna sits down with the ever-insightful Lauren Clarke, her writing coach, editor extraordinaire, and cherished friend.Together, we peel back the curtain on the transformative process that has sharpened my storytelling prowess. Hear Lauren's journey from a jack-of-all-trades to the queen of romance edits, and discover the unique editorial alchemy.As authors, we're often told that the devil is in the details, but how do we spot those devils? I'll share my personal toolkit for self-editing, and Lauren offers an editor's perspective on nurturing a robust narrative framework from the get-go. Learn how to dance the delicate tango of character and plot development, and why sometimes, letting your story breathe can lead to its most vibrant incarnation.Wrapping up our episode, we venture into the practicalities of the author-editor relationship, with tips straight from the trenches of my own publishing expeditions. From budgeting to booking, we'll guide you through the whys and hows of finding your editorial soulmate. About Lauren:LAUREN CLARKE is a copy curator, content creator and all-round lover of words. She has edited and crafted stories for some of Australia’s leading magazines as well as working with some of the world’s top romance and women’s fiction authors to help them hone their craft.Where stories come alive. Publishing - www.thedaringpress.com Bookshop - www.thedaringbookshop.com Writing -  https://www.instagram.com/jennallittle/ https://www.instagram.com/jennadaringauthor/