Self-Publishing is a Business

Self-publishing is a business. There is a myth that you can publish, then sit back and wait for the money to roll in. That just simply isn’t the case, and all it takes is a few minutes to consider the facts.

Self-Publishing, Writing Tips, FrontDustin BilykDecember 1, 2021Self-publishing, Business, Writing, Author, Traditional Publishing vs. Self PublishingComment

Editor Myths: All Authors Require a Developmental, Line, and Copy Edit

You 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…

Editor Myths and Facts, Editing, Self-Publishing, Writing Tips, FrontDustin BilykSeptember 2, 2021developmental edit, copy edit, line edit, hire an editor, I need an editor, save money on editing, how to choose an editorComment

Editor Myths: An Editor will Ruin my Book

It’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.

Editor Myths and Facts, Editing, Get to Know Me, Self-Publishing, Writing TipsDustin BilykJune 24, 2021Editing, hire an editor, I need an editor, affordable editing, will an editor ruin my book, proofreading and editing, proofreadingComment

Editor Myths: All Editors Do the Same Work

Do 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?

Editor Myths and Facts, Editing, Writing TipsDustin BilykJune 21, 2021What do editors do, what is editing, developmental editing, different edits, editing, proofreading and editing, what is an editor, book editing, write a book, book assessmentComment

Editor Myths: A Good Writer Doesn't Need an Editor

I 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.

Editor Myths and Facts, Editing, Writing TipsDustin BilykJune 21, 2021editor myths, do i need an editor, editing, proofreading and editing, editor facts, self-publishing Comment