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7 Signs Your Draft Isn’t Ready to Publish — And How to Fix Them
Spot the 7 most common mistakes authors make before publishing — and how to fix them. A must-read checklist for self-publishing writers.
Megan Joseph
Jun 95 min read


How Publishers Can Empower Their Authors to Level Up Their Manuscripts (Without Breaking the Bank)
Empower Your Authors. Protect Your Investment. Discover how publishers and indie presses can save time, elevate manuscripts, and boost...
Megan Joseph
Jun 63 min read


How to Write Likable Characters Readers Actually Connect With
Want to write characters readers can’t stop thinking about? Learn 3 essential strategies for making your protagonist likable, relatable,...
Megan Joseph
May 264 min read


How to Write a Strong Character Arc in Romance and Women’s Fiction
If you're writing a romance novel or women's fiction story, mastering character arcs is essential. Whether you're self-publishing or preparing your manuscript for literary agents, learning how to write a strong character arc helps make your book emotionally powerful—and market-ready. In this post, we’ll break down character development types (positive, flat, and negative arcs), give examples from bestselling books, and show how to apply these tools to your writing.
Megan Joseph
May 184 min read


7 Ways to Introduce Your Main Character and Keep Readers Hooked
If your reader isn’t drawn in to your main character by the first few pages, they won’t make it to your plot twist, your powerful message, or even your second chapter.
That’s why how you introduce your main character matters more than most authors realize.
Here are 7 proven ways to make that first impression unforgettable!
Megan Joseph
May 112 min read


Why Every Author Needs a Manuscript Evaluation Before Publishing
At Joseph Editorial Services, I’ve seen it all: plot holes no one noticed, characters that felt “off,” and beautifully written pages that still didn’t deliver. That’s why I created Draft 2 Done™—a manuscript evaluation service designed to catch the cracks before they become 1-star reviews.
Megan Joseph
May 112 min read

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