A writer’s guide to handling feedback No author wants spend time changing a bunch of commas in their manuscript—except when the editor recommends deep changes, at which point changing commas […]
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Do you need a dev edit or just copyediting? If you could only afford one round of editing, should you choose developmental editing or copyediting? Developmental (story) editing ensures that
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3 ways to waste great writing So you’ve had your manuscript professionally edited. That decision marks you as an author who understands self-publishing means assuming responsibility for professional-quality editing and
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You’ve poured your heart and soul into your manuscript, and you’ve taken it as far as you can on your own. Now it’s time to widen the circle of your
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Track Changes—a fate worth than death? Though revising an edit full of tracked changes and comments can seem utterly intimidating the first time, a few simple guidelines will keep you
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Story structure won’t kill your creativity There’s an assumption among many writers that writing rules and outlines are pinched, mean things that constrain creativity and the flow of literary ideas.
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How to introduce your book to an editor Finding the right editor means opening a conversation that you hope will turn into a long, creative relationship with a like-minded lover of
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10 ways to save money on editing As an emerging author, you may be frustrated to discover that you shouldn’t be following the lead of experienced authors when it comes
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How far ahead should you schedule your edit? One of the top reasons authors give for self-publishing is the speed with which they can bring their books to publication. Gone
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Do you need an NDA for an editor? You’re ready to send your manuscript off to prospective editors for a quote. The thing is, some of them are asking you
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