Giveaway! I am giving away ten paperback copies of my book Saving Money on Editing & Choosing the Best Editor on Goodreads. Book Description The self-publishing industry is booming, and if you’re a self-published author, so is the competition. Having your book professionally edited is an essential step in...
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Need an Editor? Maybe Not
Do you need an editor? As an editor myself, I’m going to take a risk today and talk about some reasons that an indie author just might not need an editor after all. Hiring an editor can certainly have several benefits for self-published authors: The right developmental editor will...
An Indie Author Guide to Saving Money on Editing—Part 5: Final Tips
Welcome back! So far in this series on saving money on editing, I’ve covered patience, self-editing, using readers, and using editing tools. This week, I wrap up the series with some final tips and tricks for you to eke out the full value of the editing services that you...
An Indie Author Guide to Saving Money on Editing—Part 4: Using Editing Tools
Welcome back! So far in this series, I’ve covered patience, self-editing, and using readers. This week, I cover a topic that makes me cringe, but I can’t ignore it. Why do electronic editing tools make me cringe? Because editing tools such as our old friend the spell checker can...
An Indie Author Guide to Saving Money on Editing—Part 3: Using Readers
Welcome! In this series so far, I’ve covered patience and self-editing. This week, I’ll cover how you can use readers to save money on editing and give a few tips on how to find them. Why You Need Readers If you are a career-track author, your editor should be...