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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.

Chapter Two: Be Authentic & Unique

MARKETING/SELF-PROMOOUR WORKWRITER'S LIFE ADVICE

Hello readers and writers! You are reading chapter two of my upcoming e-book, Finding Your Future Fans. Please enjoy these tips for the writer hoping to master Instagram to find readers and sell some books. So we’ve already considered the importance of understanding your audience and what you want them to do. Now you can decide what to post. This is tricky for the shy and over-sharer alike. Most people who use Instagram studied their field of choice and then ... Read More →

Woof—How Do We Avoid Self-Promo Burnout?

WRITER'S LIFE ADVICE

So here’s the thing: I need this post just as much as you might. Burnout is a thing I experience on a weekly basis from being a recovering perfectionist. So ... Read More →

6 Ways to Improve Your Instagram Platform

WRITER'S LIFE ADVICE

I’m zooming in specifically on Instagram today because a) I know Instagram pretty well and b) y’all asked for it! I know a lot of you aren’t writers, but anyone ... Read More →

5 Ways You Can Improve Your Website SEO

WRITER'S LIFE ADVICE

I’m really happy to share this and future SEO posts with you! I went to social media to get a feel of what you want to hear from me, and ... Read More →

See My Guest Post on SEO for Kate M Colby

OUR WORKWRITER'S LIFE ADVICE

If you don’t already follow Kate M Colby, you should. Click on the image above to see a guest post I’ve written for her website about Search Engine Optimization. It’s ... Read More →

5 Ways to Promote Your Website With Pinterest

WRITER'S LIFE ADVICE

The more I learn about all the ways I can or should be promoting my website, the more I feel overwhelmed. I currently work for an SEO company, and now ... Read More →

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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