JoEllen Nordstrom

The First Editing Podcast

The First Editing Podcast helps writers succeed! Learn how to successfully write, edit, publish, and launch your book today from proven leaders and talented writers. Discover the latest tips, tools, and tricks to publishing independently, traditionally, or as a hybrid publisher. Listen to our carefully selected, knowledge-based interviews with the leading writing-industry experts. We’ll provide insight and up-to-date guidance in the ever-evolving world of publishing. Learn how to plan, what to do, and where to get help publishing when you need it. Plus, you get honest reviews of the various wr...

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JoEllen Nordstrom

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Education

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www.firstediting.com

Latest episode

Sep 19, 2025

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Episodes

How Do You Write A Literature Review 29.12.2022

If you're a looking to learn how to write a literature review, this is the video for you. Watch this interview to learn how to! First Editing is the internet's leading company for professional editing services. Since 1994, our writers & editors have created, edited, and proofread overmore than 200,000 documents for clients worldwide. First Editing has a professional editing TEAM assigned to th...

What is thesis? How Writes a Thesis? 26.12.2022

Although the specific details of a dissertation or thesis will differ from institution to institution, and from discipline to discipline, broadly, there's a sense of uniformity on its definition. Check this video out to learn about hat is a thesis and who writes one. First Editing is the internet's leading company for professional editing services. Since 1994, our writers & editors have create...

What You Should Avoid When Publishing Your Book 15.12.2022

One of the things an author should avoid is having unrealistic goals, which can easily lead to disappointment. Watch this interview and see what other things one should avoid when publishing Request Your Free Sample: https://www.firstediting.com/editing-services-samples/ --------------------------------- FIRST EDITING — Transforming Writers Into Authors First Editing is the internet's leading comp...

The True Meaning of Show, Don’t Tell 11.12.2022

In this episode, Hayley Milliman the content lead for ProWritingAid joins JoEllen Nordstrom and they’re going to talk about Show, Don’t Tell. ProWritingAid, which we love and partner with so much because they have a fantastic online platform that helps you to become a better writer and they teach you so much it's not just improving your work but you really get to learn and it’s fantastic, its gram...

How to Improve Manuscript Readability by Hayley Milliman 11.12.2022

In this episode, Hayley Milliman the content lead for ProWritingAid joins JoEllen Nordstrom and they are going to talk about Readability. ProWritingAid is basically a grammar guru and style editor and copy editor and writing mentor all inside this one fantastic platform and we do use ProwritingAid every single one of our editors and our professional editing tools so we love combining and partnerin...

Clarity With Hayley Milliman The Content Lead For ProWritingAid 11.12.2022

In this episode, Hayley Milliman the content lead for ProWritingAid joins JoEllen Nordstrom and they’re going to talk about Clarity. ProWritingAid is an editing Platform and Style Editor and considered Grammar Guru, and they basically mentor you all in one package online, so they've got world-class grammar and style checking, and you can use this Platform which is a Plugin, and an extension, and a...

Is There Difference Between Self-Publishing And Independent Publishing 08.12.2022

If someone is publishing with an independent publisher, are they considered self-published, or an indie author? Watch this interview and see the difference between both. Request Your Free Sample: https://www.firstediting.com/editing-services-samples/ --------------------------------- FIRST EDITING — Transforming Writers Into Authors First Editing is the internet's leading company for professional...

Which Publishing Option is best for you? 02.12.2022

When you're trying to make a decision on which is the best publishing option for you, you have to be clear on this: Set your goal, set your budget and set a time line. Learn which option is the best for you. FIRST EDITING — Transforming Writers Into Authors First Editing is the internet's leading company for professional editing services. Since 1994, our writers & editors have created, edited,...

What Are the 4 Paths To Publishing? 26.11.2022

Authors have more options than ever to get published, but Keith has identified four distinct paths. Learn everything about the 4 Paths To Publishing in this interview. FIRST EDITING — Transforming Writers Into Authors First Editing is the internet's leading company for professional editing services. Since 1994, our writers & editors have created, edited, and proofread overmore than 200,000 doc...

Supported Self-Publishing: Who is listed as the publisher? 19.11.2022

It doesn't really matter who is listed as the publisher, if the agency you hired, or yourself, the content always belongs to the writer. Have some doubts? Watch this video! FIRST EDITING — Transforming Writers Into Authors First Editing is the internet's leading company for professional editing services. Since 1994, our writers & editors have created, edited, and proofread overmore than 200,00...

Now It's the Best Time to Be an Author 14.11.2022

But also the most confusing time. Nowadays, there are so many different paths to get your book published, that it's hard to understand which one is the best for your project. Watch this interview to learn more about becoming an author nowadays. FIRST EDITING — Transforming Writers Into Authors First Editing is the internet's leading company for professional editing services. Since 1994, our writer...

Non-Fiction Book Editing Services For Authors | How To Find The Best Non-Fiction Editors 22.10.2022

If you're looking for a professional editor or proofreader then you've come to the right place. Why do you need professional editing? Why not do it yourself? Because you want to make sure you make the best presentation, you want to become an authority and influence your audience, your agents, and your colleagues. So you need a neutral, unbiased professional to analyze and critique your writing. Wh...

Professional Academic Editing Services 22.10.2022

The editing process is critical to make sure your document is prepared and ready to present to your colleagues and your review board. Our Ph. D. editors are going to make sure that you support your statements, and that you have done all of your citations and your references correctly. Make sure that you write it, and we will perfect it! Get some valuable feedback and a fresh perspective from a pro...

Professional and Developmental Fiction Editing 22.10.2022

Make your story shine! Whether you’ve just completed your next bestseller or your first rough-draft, get professional fiction book editing help you can trust! Get your FREE EDITING SAMPLE here: 👉 https://www.firstediting.com/editing-... Learn more about the different stages of editing. Visit www. FirstEditing.com Of course, you are welcome to call us anytime at +1 (321) 251-6977. Email us editors...

Professional Research Paper Editing Services by PhD Editors 22.10.2022

Welcome to the scientific research and journal publication division of first editing! We have had over 50,000 authors who we helped over the last 25 years. We give one-on-one personal assistance, we have about an 80% return rate with all of our research editors, which shows again that they trust the academic editors that they're working with because they can provide the insight and neutral evaluat...

How to Choose the Best Book Editor 31.05.2022

In this video, we share everything you need to know about “How to choose the best book editor.” After finishing their books or research papers, many authors are unsure about how to revise their work. Do they need editing or would proofreading be sufficient? Watch and find out. We are a family of editors and editing consultants who love to empower authors and researchers by fine-tuning your writing...

Copy Editing with Lisa 29.11.2021

One of the most difficult parts of becoming a writer is copy editing. But now, it is made easier and efficient with the help of a writing tool.  In this episode, Lisa from ProWritingAid joins JoEllen as they continue with this quartet interview together with Kristina and Tara as she shares the importance of copy editing and how it should be done with the ProWritingAid tool. Highlights: [03:22] How...

The True Meaning of Show, Don’t Tell 21.10.2021

In this episode, Hayley Milliman the content lead for ProWritingAid joins JoEllen Nordstrom and they’re going to talk about Show, Don’t Tell. ProWritingAid, which we love and partner with so much because they have a fantastic online platform that helps you to become a better writer and they teach you so much it's not just improving your work but you really get to learn and it’s fantastic, its gram...

Revelation - Improve Your Story Writing (The 38 Story Elements) | FIRST EDITING 17.10.2021

Whether you’re a fiction writer or professional editor, this series is for you! Whenever a character learns new information, they should make a decision or change their course of action. Discover how to use the element "Revelation" in a fiction story and learn how you can improve your writing now. PS.  Follow us on YouTube to get the full 38 Story Elements Educational Series. We release a new epis...

How to Improve Manuscript Readability 14.10.2021

In this episode, Hayley Milliman the content lead for ProWritingAid joins JoEllen Nordstrom and they are going to talk about Readability. ProWritingAid is basically a grammar guru and style editor and copy editor and writing mentor all inside this one fantastic platform and we do use ProwritingAid every single one of our editors and our professional editing tools so we love combining and partnerin...

Differentiate Tension From Conflict in Fiction Writing 10.10.2021

Whether you’re a fiction writer or professional editor, this series is for you! To build a series of intense moments and make readers feel they are living the experience, there must be tension in every scene. While conflict is the action that is actually happening in a scene. A physical fight, an argument, a battle to win a race. Conflict keeps readers engaged in the story.  Discover how to use th...

Why Clarity Should Be The Ultimate Goal of Every Writer 07.10.2021

In this episode, Hayley Milliman the content lead for ProWritingAid joins JoEllen Nordstrom and they’re going to talk about Clarity. ProWritingAid is an editing Platform and Style Editor and considered Grammar Guru, and they basically mentor you all in one package online, so they've got world-class grammar and style checking, and you can use this Platform which is a Plugin, and an extension, and a...

Entry and Exit Hooks - Improve Your Story Writing (The 38 Story Elements) | FIRST EDITING 12.09.2021

Whether you’re a fiction writer or professional editor, this series is for you! Grabbing the reader’s attention with a great scene hook will keep them reading the story. Evaluate each scene opening and determine if there is an entry hook.  Leave the reader wanting more—and they'll start the next chapter! Evaluate the ending of each scene and determine if there is an exit hook.  Discover how to use...

How Anchor a Scene - Improve Your Story Writing (The 38 Story Elements) | FIRST EDITING 12.09.2021

Whether you’re a fiction writer or professional editor, this series is for you! Leaving a reader adrift is never a good idea. The start of a new scene means the POV has changed, the setting has changed, or the time has changed, hence every scene must be anchored in POV, setting, and time. Discover how to use the element "How Anchor a Scene" in a fiction story and how you can improve your writing n...

Purpose of a Scene - Improve Your Story Writing (The 38 Story Elements) | FIRST EDITING 29.08.2021

Whether you’re a fiction writer or professional editor, this series is for you! There must always be a reason why any given scene exists in the story. A scene without a purpose will distract the reader from the main story. It may even bore the reader. If a scene doesn't drive the story forward, then ask why it’s in the novel. Your client may need to revise or cut the scene. Discover how to use the...

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