As both an author and ghostwriter, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to write a book. Even after completing a manuscript, the work doesn't stop there. The next crucial step in the writing process is editing, and one of the most important forms of editing is developmental editing.
Read MoreEditors are like snowflakes—none two are alike. So, when an author goes in search of their own personal book wizard, it can often be confusing when they receive different answers to the same questions. What is the cost of editing? What is the process? How long does editing take?
Read MoreYou may have already done a fair amount of research on the web , and what you might have noticed is that most editors and authors will recommend the same thing to you…
Read MoreIt’s funny how many times I’ve heard this from authors, and even some prospective clients. There is a sentiment out there that once an editor gets his or her greasy paws on your work, we’ll go and tear it to bits, right along with your confidence and any dreams you had of being a published author.
Read MoreDo all editors perform the same work? In short: no. Book editors fulfill several different functions, and many of them specialize in only one or two of them. But what are those roles?
Read MoreI used to think the same thing. I wrote and completed my first book way back in 2009, and I went through that baby two-dozen times, each time feeling more and more confident that it was ready for the eyes of publishers and readers alike.
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