Current Freebies
Editing and writing resources — all in one place.
I release new freebies frequently. They’re just fun. You’ll always find the latest one highlighted here, plus an archive of past downloads you can return to anytime.
Silent Changes: What I Fix Quietly
Not every correction needs a comment or your time to approve. This one-page checklist outlines the standard silent edits I might make during every project, mechanical fixes like typos, punctuation, and formatting adjustments that support consistency and clarity without changing your voice.
These are the editorial touch-ups that happen behind the scenes, so you can stay focused on your message while I handle the details.
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Past Freebies
I’m happy to offer you the past freebies from previous blog posts. Oldest one are at the bottom. Download any that you want!
This one-page checklist outlines the standard silent edits I might make during every project, mechanical fixes like typos, punctuation, and formatting adjustments that support consistency and clarity without changing your voice.
This worksheet is an all-purpose debrief for freelancer efforts, focusing on how the project worked out.
Some checklists are just noise. This one isn’t. Built from live launches and real-life ops. Use it to finish without meltdown.
Work better with your editor by building a true author–editor partnership. This quick guide shows how to set goals, choose tools, and keep feedback flowing so every pass gets easier and your pages get stronger.
If you worked your way through the Beginner Level quiz, and the Intermediate Level quiz, only one more quiz stands between you and the title, “Dash Master”!
If you overcame the Beginner Level Dash quiz, try this Intermediate Level version. It’s a bit harder!
Think you know your hyphens from your em dashes? Take a minute and test your grammar instincts with the Beginner Dash Quiz.
This guide can help you prepare for searching for an editor. Knowing these aspects of your manuscripts will make your discussions more informed and effective.
Reading Aloud to improve your editing is a terrific technique. There are two freebies for this blog, and this one is the “Read-Aloud” Buddy Guide.
This self-check for the editing your project needs is handy before you start to shop for services.
This is the second freebie for the Reading Aloud blog; just a fun little quiz to play with reading aloud.
The blog on Writing Coaching talks about writer’s block and getting unstuck. The PDF worksheet is your downloadable to help.
Everyone knows not to write in passive voice. This grammar card can help you keep straight the confusing set of past tense, past participle, and passive voice. Click for the PDF version.
This permission slip goes with my first blog, about getting started writing despite making mistakes.
Tiny Finnegan sleeping. Unbearably cute.
“First Blog Post: Getting Started Writing Despite Mistakes (With a Little Help From Finnegan the Kitten)”