Resources for Writers

One of my favorite resources to recommend to writers is the #RevPit online manuscript revision contest. Full disclosure, I’m a #RevPit volunteer editor and board member. The contest is free and offers its annual winners a full developmental edit of their manuscripts. There are as many winners as we have volunteer freelance editors, which is usually in the high teens. Within the online writing community there’s an opportunity to meet new critique partners and form writing groups from the activities around the #RevPit annual contest and mini-events, so everyone who participates can be a winner. For more about #RevPit, please see the official website: https://reviseresub.com/ 

In addition to my work with #RevPit, I’m a frequent instructor of fiction writing topics. Please email me at Miranda@MirandaDarrow.com if you’d like me to present to your writing group (including online presentations).

Recent topics include:

Miranda has the magic touch when it comes to finding and fixing plot holes, creating or enhancing scenes, and even creating new worldbuilding factors to tighten up the foundation of my dystopia. Every one of her suggestions felt like a lightbulb going off above my head. I might have panicked if it weren't for her in-line edits, guiding me to each specific location in the manuscript that needed work. Miranda's eye for detail as well as the big picture is astounding, and her involvement improved my manuscript exponentially, giving the story depth and history it previously lacked. I hope to have Miranda involved in every one of my future books.
Sophia K. Brinton Author of adult dystopian sci-fi/fantasy

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I’m also a writing craft book and writing resource devotee. Let Book MD Editing review writing craft resources so you can figure out whether they might be helpful to you on your writing journey. I frequently refer clients to my favorite writing craft books or online resources for help with specific writing issues uncovered in their edits, and always updating my list of resources. I’m sharing my reviews here. Like all reviews, these reflect my opinions and my editing style.

If you are the author or content manager for a writing craft resource that you’d like reviewed, please email me at Miranda@MirandaDarrow.com 

The current library of writing craft resource reviews:

Miranda is a rare talent who can identify the subtlest story threads and weave them together without changing the essence of the story or the author’s voice. Thoughtful and meticulous, she understands and respects story in a way few people do. My storytelling skills have improved tremendously by working with her and I can’t recommend her enough. I’m so thrilled to have found her. She is a vital member of my team!
Sandra Marine Golden Heart ® finalist and award-winning author of contemporary romance
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