The Journal

Notes from the editorial desk.

Short essays on editing, revision, and the craft of making books.

Editing & Revision · August 2026

What's a Developmental Edit, Anyway?

(and who cares?)

When most people hear editing, they think about sentences. Grammar. Punctuation. Awkward wording. That one comma nobody can agree on.

Working With an Editor · August 2026

(seriously — try me)

Genre match is only part of the fit. I care more about curiosity, honest feedback, and whether you're willing to keep asking why.