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She's Whitney and he's Travis. We've been best friends since high school because of our passion for writing novels. Together, we publish books and encourage others to follow their author dreams with us. If you're a writer, reader, or editor, take advantage of our monthly tips and be the first to hear about our updates, sales, giveaways, and more. Click the button below to add yourself to our email list.

6 Characters from My Debut Novel You Need to Meet

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Hey, writers and readers! Here’s just a quick post to introduce you to some characters in my book. I understand that there are a lot, but I’ve been hanging out with these derps for a couple decades now. It’s high time that I get you acquainted with the characters, their personalities, and the inspiration behind them. I tried not to be too spoilery but just enough to get you excited about my book, Destiny Seeker: The Messenger. I’ve included some ... Read More →

Book Review: The Crystal Tree

Hey, writers and readers! It’s not a good month without an indie novel or two. Today I’ll be reviewing The Crystal Tree by Imogen Elvis. As an officially published author, ... Read More →

5 Things I’ve Learned from Publishing My Debut Novel

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Is it really true that I’ve learned this much in just a month’s time? Oh my days, yes. I’ve been going on a roller coaster of emotions from the day ... Read More →

Book Review: Blood of the Empire

Hey, writers and readers! It’s not a good month without an indie novel or two. Today I’ll be reviewing Blood of Empire by Christina Ochs. This is the last book ... Read More →

3 Ways We Can Include Intersectional Feminism into Our Novels

WRITER'S LIFE ADVICE

Welcome back! We’re on an intersectional feminism kick, so you’re reading part two of my 3-part series on intersectional feminism in writing. Just as a quick recap, intersectional feminism is ... Read More →

4 Reasons Why We Need More Intersectional Feminism in Literature

WRITER'S LIFE ADVICE

Ever since I saw Wonder Woman in June, I’ve been meaning to write this post. I initially wanted to gush about Wonder Woman and why it really impacted me. Now ... Read More →

Jessica Thompson

Whitney was great to work with. The whole experience was professional, yet flexible. Helpful, yet kind. My manuscript improved so much through Whitney's guidance that I received my first book deal!

Jessica Frazier

Whitney McGruder has created a vast and imaginative world in Destiny Seeker with surprises to delight the reader at every turn. Readers can settle in to devour the diverse and ingenious magic Destiny Seeker has to offer. I highly recommend it.

Angelika Offenwanger

Whitney did a copy-edit on my third novel, Checkmate. She was a pleasure to work with, and helped me give my novel that final polish that it needed before publication. Put her on your list for editors that help your work shine!

Brittany Olsen

Whitney helped me with two short projects written for children, and she was very pleasant to work with. She has an eye for detail, helping me with small grammar errors as well as insights about adding scenes that would enhance my story. Her turnaround time was extremely quick, which I really appreciated when on a deadline!

Rachel Barnard

I won a contest via Wit & Travesty in the summer of 2017. The prize was a professional edit of the first 100 pages of a WIP. My middle grade fantasy was only 90 pages, so she read the entire manuscript. She was communicative and positive about the project. Her edits markedly polished up my manuscript and were easy to understand.

Tori Nix

Working with Whitney was a breath of fresh air! I enjoyed every minute of my experience with bringing my book to life! Whitney not only did an exceptional job, she is also a very kind, patient, and I hope to continue to do business in the future!

Jonathan Baker

Whitney and I worked together in a writing feedback group some years ago and have remained in touch since then. From the beginning, I was struck by her absolute responsibility as an editor. Even in the capacity of a group member, not even being employed or contracted by me to edit my work, Whitney was unerringly punctual, thorough, and accurate with her feedback. Her advice is genuinely insightful and I believe the marketability of my work was noticeably increased due to her guidance. I so value her skills that I still turn to her as a resource after three years of working with her in-person have passed.

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