Author: Brenna Bailey-Davies

Brenna Bailey-Davies is the owner and lead editor of Bookmarten Editorial, where she provides editing and consulting services for indie authors of fantasy and romance. She writes queer contemporary romance novels under the pen name Brenna Bailey, and she is an avid reader, a starry-eyed traveler and a home baker. She lives in Calgary, Alberta, with her game-loving spouse and their cuddly fur-baby.

Two people lie cuddled in bed, back to front, their heads on a single white pillow. Two cushions have been placed on one corner of the bed

Filed under:

Brenna Bailey-Davies

Four Tips for Editing Sex Scenes

June 6, 2024 by Brenna Bailey-Davies | 2 Comments on Four Tips for Editing Sex Scenes

No matter what genre of fiction you’re editing, you could come across a story that contains a sex scene. So let’s talk about what to look for when editing something spicy. As always, approach the edits with care and compassion. Writing is a vulnerable process, and many writers feel even more self-conscious about sex scenes. […]

Tagged

Tagged

Brenna Bailey-Davies fiction inclusive language

Two people are at a desk with papers, pens, and a cup of coffee. The dark-haired person holds a book and is leaning toward the light-haired person.

Filed under:

Brenna Bailey-Davies Genevieve Clovis

On Editing an Editor: Brenna Bailey-Davies and Genevieve Clovis in Conversation

September 21, 2023 by Brenna Bailey-Davies | 1 Comment on On Editing an Editor: Brenna Bailey-Davies and Genevieve Clovis in Conversation

Editing an author calls for a blend of sharp-eyed clarity, cheerleading and hand-holding. What if the author is also an editor? As part of a series of blog posts featuring conversations between author-editors and their editors, The Editors’ Weekly asked two editors to reflect on their experience of working together. Genevieve Clovis (Toronto, Ont.) is […]

Tagged

Tagged

author-editor relationship Brenna Bailey-Davies editor’s role Genevieve Clovis learning