Without question, proofreading is an indispensable part of the publishing process. As authors, we invest enormous amounts of time and emotional energy into our work, pouring our hearts out on the page. This is why it’s critical to ensure our words not only captivate the reader but also communicate our thoughts effectively and accurately. This …
You’ve finally decided that it’s time to work with a professional editor, but you have no clue what to expect. Is your manuscript ready for a professional edit? Is it even worth it to hire an editor? As a writer, you realize there will inevitably be somebody with a “red pen” who comes along to tidy …
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What do you do when you’ve written an entire book, years worth of labor, and it doesn't work? What happens when you hand in your manuscript and your editor tells you that it isn't ready, and doesn't even make sense as it is? What do you do then? I wish that I could tell you …
Who should read your writing before publication? Should it just be you, your editor, and your publisher? Can your words go from months, maybe years, in your brain to your computer screen in a crappy first draft to your re-write and a decent second draft to your editor’s eyes and a good third draft? Can …
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Writers can find the process of editing scary and sometimes confusing. Last week we laid out the reasons every writer needs an editor. But, maybe trying to figure out what kind of editor still seems daunting. Today we are going to break down the two types of editors you will encounter most. When it comes to …
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You don't need an editor, right? I mean you are a good writer and you’ve read your manuscript 5,000 times. You would have caught any errors by now. FALSE. Many writers think this way, but, I hate to be the one to say it, they are just wrong. Traditional publishers require you to have your …
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