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A fiction editor's blog

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I'm Andrew Hodges, a fiction editor.

Science fiction, fantasy, and worldbuilding are my specialisms. Check out the posts below!

The royal order of adjectives for fiction editors

Musings on how fiction editors can approach the royal order of adjectives

5 tips for new authors writing a novel query letter in English

5 tips for new authors querying a novel in English. Publishing conventions to be aware of when sending your novel to literary agents.

Common problems when translating literature and how to solve them

What problems often emerge when translating fiction?

Magic systems: ideas and guiding principles

Magic systems are an important aspect of worldbuilding, and it’s important to get them right. Reveal too little, and your ideas for magic...