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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.

Monthly McGruder Updates: April

UPDATES

Yes, it’s time for updates. Thanks for sticking around and checking in on us. Do give us an update on your writing life in the comments or on social media! Writing Updates & Goals This upcoming month will be focused on formatting all the text! This should’ve been done in April but man, things got busy and tough for us socially and mentally. I did create the front and back matter; it just needs to look pretty before I start ... Read More →

Weekend Writing Warriors: Snippet 2

OUR WORK

Time for another Weekend Writing Warriors snippet. Every Sunday, I will join a bunch of writers and post an 8-sentence snippet of my current project. You can click on the link to ... Read More →

Weekend Writing Warriors: Snippet 1

OUR WORK

Today marks my first post for the Weekend Writing Warriors! Basically, every Sunday, I will join a bunch of writers and post an 8-sentence snippet of my current project. You ... Read More →

Editing: What’s Right & What’s Personal Preference?

WRITER'S LIFE ADVICE

If there’s one thing writers could be most afraid of is letting someone edit our work. It’s like getting a shot we know will help us, but it doesn’t make the ... Read More →

6 Ways to Stay on Top of the Traditional Publishing Game

WRITER'S LIFE ADVICE

Quite simply, publishing is so daunting to many because most first-time authors have no idea what that truly entails. What’s the best way to go about it? How long does ... 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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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