Intuitive Editing

A Creative and Practical Guide to Revising Your Writing

By: Tiffany Yates Martin

Narrated by: Tiffany Yates Martin

"I trust Tiffany Yates Martin with the editing process even more than I trust myself. Read this book and steal her secrets!" (Kelly Harms, Washington Post best seller of The Overdue Life of Amy Byler)

“Tiffany Yates Martin is an exceptional editor, so of course her advice and counsel in Intuitive Editing is exceptional as well. Whether you’re a seasoned author looking to fine-tune your craft, pacing, or tension or just starting out and looking for guidance on building overall structure and engaging characters, this book is a must-read that will take you from idea to finished manuscript.” (New York Times best-selling author Allison Winn Scotch)

“This book is a must have tool every author needs in their toolkit. When you are ready to go deeper, to dig into the revision process, using Tiffany’s Intuitive Editing strategies will help you take your writing to the next level.” (New York Times and USA Today best0selling author Steena Holmes)

“Authors, if you can’t be lucky enough to have Tiffany as your editor, then Intuitive Editing is the next-best thing. Her advice is sound, thoughtful, no-nonsense and given with the compassion that every author and their book deserves.” (Elisabeth Weed, literary agent, the Book Group)

"A creative and specific guide for writers, fiction and nonfiction alike - fun, easy to read, covers all the topics we need to think about, and it’s not boring. That’s a gift. A fabulous guide!" (Kaira Rouda, USA Today best-selling author of Best Day Ever)

Editing your own writing can feel like doing your own brain surgery. After you’ve completed your manuscript and you’re standing at the foot of Revision Mountain, climbing to the summit can feel impossible. It’s hard to look at your own writing with the objective eye needed to shape it into a tight, polished, publishable story - but just like writing, self-editing is a skill you can learn.

Developmental editor Tiffany Yates Martin has spent her career in the publishing industry honing practical, actionable techniques to help authors evaluate how well their story is working, where it might not be, and how to fix it.

With a clear, accessible, user-friendly approach, she leads writers through every step of deepening and elevating their own work, as well as how to approach the edit and develop their “editor brain,” and how to solicit and process feedback. Intuitive Editing doesn’t offer one-size-fits-all advice or rigid writing “rules”; instead it helps authors discover what works for their story and their style - to find the best version of their vision.

Whether you’re writing fiction, narrative nonfiction, or memoir; whether this your first story or your fiftieth, Intuitive Editing will give you the tools you need to edit and revise your own writing with inspiration, motivation, and confidence.

In more than 25 years in the publishing industry, developmental book editor Tiffany Yates Martin has worked both with major publishing houses and directly with authors (through her company FoxPrint Editorial), on books by New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal best-selling authors and award winners as well as newer writers.

©2020 Tiffany Yates Martin (P)2022 Tiffany Yates Martin

Must Read/Listen

Absolutely essential reading/listening. Overflowing with information. Going to buy a hardcopy so I can take closer notes. Love, love, love!

Can’t recommend enough!

This book made me excited Not anxious about writing. I can’t wait to polish my novel and use the skills learned. As a Newbie author it was helpful how she explored and framed questions that help Me understand what I want out of my novel. Love it!

Best editorial guide this side of the Milky Way

Truly intuitive guidance. It’s like listening to the small voice in your head but except it’s better. Don’t miss out!

Solid advice for anyone trying to turn their rough book draft into a novel they can be proud of.

I have read a lot of books on writing and editing, but this is the one I listen to all the time while editing my novel. Clear and useful information that includes easily understood examples and step by step process that actually works for those lost on how to edit all those words. I recommend it any time someone asks about what books on editing to get.

Best Writing Book

Several author friends have worked with Tiffany and loved her. Once I discovered she had a book on editing, I bought the audio version. So far, this is my favorite book on writing. So many helpful tips!