How heart forward editing helps authors with Kristen Tatroe

Published: Aug. 13, 2024, 4 a.m.

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When you are working on getting your book out into the world, one of the biggest hurdles to work through is sharing your story. It\u2019s a vulnerable act to put yourself out there, which is why I loved this deep conversation with Kristen Tatroe about a heart forward approach to editing. We talked about

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  • How to think through a non-fiction book, whether it\u2019s prescriptive non-fiction or memoir
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  • How to handle trauma dumping
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  • How to manage your own self-care as you\u2019re working through edits on an emotional scene or situation
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Kristen Tatroe is a freelance editor and instructional designer from the Monterey Bay Area in California. She enjoys working as a developmental editor and copy editor for publishers and indie authors, with a focus on fiction, memoir, and cookbooks. When she\u2019s not helping her author clients, Kristen designs training materials and consults on creating courses and other educational content. Kristen knows that there\u2019s not really enough time to read all of the books, but she\u2019s up to the challenge.

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Visit - http://www.kristenedits.com