Vary Your Sentences: The Editor’s Fix for Flat Flow, Weak Beats, and Sluggish Pacing

A friendly, practical guide to The Chicago Manual of Style—what it is, why editors rely on it, and how it quietly makes your manuscript feel “publication-ready."

You’ve done the work: written, revised, and invested in an edit and proofread. This final spot-check helps you honor that effort—and your readers—by releasing the strongest version of your book.

To be a great editor, it's crucial to be a voracious reader. Having an eclectic reading habit will serve you well.

Want readers glued to your pages? Explore how smart pacing can make your story dynamic, engaging, and impossible to put down.

If you're a writer, chances are you've faced the formidable foe known as writer's block at some point in your journey.