Kia ora, Thank you again for giving me space in your inbox and letting me talk all things adventure books and book editing. I love what I do and the writers I get to work with – you all go on such awesome adventures! Here are some of the most common questions I get fromContinue reading “Help me help you”
Category Archives: Email
Out vs in: 2025 edition
Kia ora, You know what I’m going to say: Happy New Year! I hope you had a good break over Christmas. My break was a bit chaotic 😅 Lots of house projects, garden work, a couple of walks, and a bike ride that sent me over the handlebars. I survived, and somehow want to doContinue reading “Out vs in: 2025 edition”
One last email before 2025
Kia ora, Given that you’re on my email list, chances are you love the outdoors and travel, and you love writing about your time outside. And chances are you want your writing to be the best it can be before you send it out into the world. That’s my goal for you too! That’s whatContinue reading “One last email before 2025”
Let’s celebrate together!
Kia ora, It’s been a busy year for me. Lots going on with my editing business, a few long weekends away, and chipping away with house goals (we’re getting a solar system installed this week!). This is a good time to consider accomplishments, so here are my big two: What’s your biggest accomplishment of 2024?Continue reading “Let’s celebrate together!”
Sharing a podcast you might like
Kia ora, It’s the last month of the year, and everything is happening all at once for me. We had an issue with our septic tank (the less said about that the better), I’m deep in edit mode for a repeat writer, but in all that, we managed to get away for a few days.Continue reading “Sharing a podcast you might like”
Quick question
Kia ora, Last week I wrapped up an edit for a new client, and this week I’ve started an edit for a returning client. Seeing authors come back with their next manuscript (even if it takes a few years) is so exciting! I love seeing how their writing has developed, and of course I loveContinue reading “Quick question”
Are you going on any adventures this summer?
Kia ora, I went on an unplanned adventure last night. My sister-in-law’s motorbike broke down three quarters of the way along a four wheel drive road. She did have her tent and food with her, so she could have camped, but her bike was not going anywhere and would still need extracting. So we initiatedContinue reading “Are you going on any adventures this summer?”
A quote for you
Deborah shares a quote from Amy J. Schneider, encouraging writers to prioritise storytelling over rigid grammar rules. She acknowledges that while some conventions are important, breaking rules can enhance narrative flow. Deborah invites writers to embrace their unique style, offering assistance with editing to refine their work later.
Deborah Shaw Adventure Editing 