First Draft Fridays, Marlowe, Tools for authors, Writer tipsMarch 26, 2026
The writing mistakes editors always catch
Every author makes mistakes. The ones who grow into great writers learn to catch those mistakes before their editor does. Developmental editor Susan Barnes breaks down the most common fiction writing errors she sees — and how to fix them.
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FDF #14: Writing mistakes to avoid in your novel
Book editor Susan Barnes reveals the most common missteps that authors make. These mistakes can cause poor reviews, lost sales, and readers abandoning your novel midway through. In this half-hour event, Susan teaches how to avoid common pitfalls and what to watch our for when you're writing and rewriting a draft.
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