Editing
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Sample Edits: An Essential Step for First-Time and Indie Authors
Completing your book is a great accomplishment. However, you’re still a few steps away from getting it published. Enter the editing stage. As a first-time or indie author, it can be intimidating to hire an editor. But it’s an investment that pays off hugely in the end. Finding the right editor for you and your…
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Budget-Friendly Ways to Edit Your Own Book
Getting your book professionally edited is quite valuable, but it can also be quite pricey. And if the price is a bit steep, that may cause you to pause. But that doesn’t mean you should lose hope. If hiring a professional book editor isn’t in your budget, there are plenty of ways to affordably improve…
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Preparing Your Book for a Professional Editor: A Step-by-Step Guide for Indie Authors
So you’ve written the story, reached out to editors, and found the one who’s going to work their magic on your manuscript. Your budget is set. What else is there to do? Well, a few things actually. And they’re all in the name of preparing your manuscript for professional editing. Why Manuscript Preparation Matters Before…
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How to Reach Out to a Book Editor (And What Your Inquiry Should Say)
Reaching out to a book editor can be intimidating. It’s probably the first time your story will be seen through critical and professional eyes. You may not know what to say or fear sounding unprofessional. It’s ok. Take a deep breath. Editors expect inquiries. That’s literally how we get majority of our work—through authors reaching…
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Why (And When) Self-Published Authors Need a Professional Book Editor
During your self-publishing journey, you may wonder if you need to hire a professional book editor, whether it’s worth the investment. But even the best and most well-known authors have editors. I know that sounds cliché, but it’s true. As an indie author, you don’t have a traditional publisher taking care of the editing process…
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Types of Book Editing: Understand Which One Your Novel Needs
If you’re an indie author, chances are you relish in the creative freedom you have in writing your story. But, you’re also solely responsible for making sure your book is in the best shape prior to publishing. Writing your book is the first major step, and that’s all on you. Editing is the next hurdle,…
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Matthania A. Editorial: Who I Am, What I Edit, and How This Blog Will Help Indie Authors
Hi! I’m Matthania Americain, and I’m a contemporary fiction book editor. I’d been freelancing for about four years via gig platforms, but last year, I decided to hedge out on my own and create my freelance editing business. I’ve learned a lot over the years. And I want to share my thoughts and create a…