421 Turning Your Manuscript into a Masterpiece with Brilliant Editing with Hope Lyda

by | Sep 30, 2024 | Audience, Author Tips, Book Launch, Business, Marketing, Podcast, Social Media, Writing | 0 comments

In this episode of Writing at the Red House, Kathi Lipp sits down with Hope Lyda, a senior development editor and bestselling author, to discuss the in-depth process of substantive editing. Discover how substantive editing differs from traditional editing, and hear firsthand experiences from Kathi and Hope as they worked together on Kathi’s latest book project, Sabbath Soup. 

Listeners will gain insights into: 

  • The role and purpose of a substantive editor in book publishing. 
  • How to navigate the editing process and work collaboratively with your editor. 
  • Tips for making significant edits without losing the core message of your book. 
  • Understanding the balance between creative vision and market needs. 

Whether you’re a new writer or a seasoned author, this episode offers valuable advice for enhancing your writing and refining your manuscript. 

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Meet Your Hosts

Kathi Lipp

Kathi Lipp

Author, Speaker, Writing at the Red House Creator and CEO

Kathi Lipp is the host of the Clutter Free Academy podcast, the Writing at the Red House podcast, and the bestselling author of The Husband Project, Clutter Free, Ready for Anything, and An Abundant Place. She and her husband, Roger, live in the mountains of northern California, where they run the Red House Writing Retreats.

Over the past 10 years, Kathi has helped hundreds of people increase their platform through teaching and coaching. She is a frequent teacher at writer’s conferences and has helped countless authors and speakers find their audiences.

Kathi’s desire to help fellow speakers and authors avoid the mistakes she made, increase their confidence, and be the person God made them to be inspired her creation of Communicator Academy. Her newest adventure is The Red House, where she offers writer’s retreats and Writers in Residence events. Learn more about the Red House at https:writingattheredhouse.com

Hope Lyda

Hope Lyda

Hope Lyda has a heart for inviting people to experience the still and quiet voice of God in their lives. As an editor and writer, she has worked in publishing for more than 20 years. Her popular devotionals, novels, and prayer books include One-Minute Prayers®for Women and Life as a Prayer and have sold more than one million copies.

Every moment is a holy gift. Pause with the intention of paying attention to God’s presence in your conversations, relationships, and times of stillness. Savor and celebrate your life as an offering as you journey through these rich reflections.

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