Finding an editor who gets your book and work style Your editor is more than a nameless someone who “checks your work.” Whether you write as a creative outlet or […]
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What to expect during your edit It’s 10:00 p.m. Do you know where your manuscript is? It’s like being trapped in a replay loop of the old TV public service
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Types of editing: What each one actually does If you clicked on this article hoping to finally figure out the difference between line editing and copyediting, allow me to break
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Editing before submission: Do you need it? Everyone has an opinion about whether you should get professional editing before querying agents with your manuscript. There’s the story about the agent
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How long does professional editing take? When you’re eager to see your book in print, it’s tempting to look for an editor who can promise your manuscript back in just
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How to use beta readers effectively Oh, no … You didn’t just ask your spouse, your mom, or your best friend to read your book and tell you what they
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Crack the critique mindset: How to actually embrace feedback One of the most insidious ways to hamstring yourself on the way to publishing your first novel is to be overly
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The first thing you’ll discover when you’re ready to hire an editor is just how many people offer editorial services. There are editors for your story and editors to catch
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Why vague publishing goals hold you back Can you imagine the extradimensional bliss of watching your book become the next hot thing? While many authors dream of being the next
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How to acknowledge your editor in your book Editors have a reputation for wanting to keep their work behind the scenes. Even the freedom of self-publishing authors to generously acknowledge
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