The Encompass Press Learning Center

Free, no-nonsense publishing wisdom from an editor who treats you like a peer, not a paycheck. 

Writing a novel is a magnificent, beautiful, and occasionally agonizing process. You shouldn't have to navigate it in a vacuum—and you definitely shouldn't have to break the bank on professional editing before your draft is actually ready for it. 

Dive into our brutally honest guides to level up your self-editing game, understand the publishing pipeline, and protect your unique author voice. 

No gatekeeping, no corporate fluff, and absolutely zero AI.