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In five minutes or less, learn where your possible bottlenecks are in your business so that you can fix them. 

FREE Writer's Toolbox

This revision tool will help you strip the AI voice out of your writing and reclaim what actually makes your work yours. 
This practical tool shows you exactly what to look for and how to fix it.
  • A Full AI Traits Table (with examples and fixes) 
  • A Step-by-Step Editing Workflow 
  • A Practical Author Checklist

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Get a Free Downloadable Checklist that will hep you responsibly write a personal statement using AI.

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Here are my top six tips to narrowing your search for an editor and finding the right one for your project. Get a list of questions to ask an editor to determine their qualifications.
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How to find your editor

With this self-editing checklist, make sure your manuscript is ready for your editor.
Use this to make sure you have touched on those last minute items that can be taken care of before turning the manuscript over to your editor.
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Edits by Stacey Self Editing Checklist

This is the basic style sheet that I use and build upon with my clients. Use this style sheet to avoid common mistakes and make sure you remain consistent as you self edit your mansucript.
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Edits by Stacey – General Style Sheet

Learn what a one sheet is and how to attract the attention of bloggers, podcasters, bookstores, librarians, and those you wish to present your information to.
Use this instead of a press release.
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How to Create a One Sheet

This is your guide to archetypes.
This guide will help you decipher personality characteristics so the author can weave motivations and flaws into their character development while hopefully avoiding cliche’s. Download it for Free.

12 Archetype Profiles – Edits by Stacey

This resource offers an empowering look at how authors can leverage AI tools to elevate their writing without compromising creativity.
You can download the Author’s AI Survival Guide: a compact resource packed with tips, tool recommendations, and actionable steps to confidently integrate AI into your writing process.
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Podcast – Pros Talking Prose with Troy Lambert

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How to Remove AI Voice from Your Writing

AI writing leaves patterns readers can feel. Learn how to spot AI voice, clean your prose, and strengthen your author voice with this practical guide

Publishing Math: The Real Cost of Being an Author

Think traditional publishing is free? We’re breaking down the real costs of publishing—self, hybrid, and trad—and why your “book deal” might cost you more than you think. New episode of #ProsTalkingProse is live!

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Do you need to which publishing path is right for you?

Determine Your Publishing Path FREE!

Learn what EVERY AUTHOR needs to know BEFORE they even write their book.
Your publishing path determines how to move forward.
Learn what options are available and determine which one is best for you in 3 easy, time-saving lessons. FREE!
 

Are you ready to publish and want a step by step guide to help you?

Proven Publishing System Patterned for Success​

A program designed to educate and walk authors through the intricate process of publishing with a book that exceeds industry standards.
Regardless of indie or traditional publishing, learn how to get identifiers (ISBN and LCCN), register your copyright, and distribute your book wide. Build your author platform, and launch a successful author business.
Take your manuscript to marketable book & build your author platform and business.