Tag: copy editor
The Importance Of Editing For The Self-published Author
Frank Moriarty's latest book takes you on a guided tour of Jimi Hendrix’s recorded output and injects history and context to your listening experience. In this video, Frank speaks about the importance of editing, especially for self-published authors.
Things You Might Hear From A Developmental Editor
Within the domain of book editing, a developmental editor will assess content and story structure. Go to one when you want to see if your story "works."
Is Your Manuscript Ready For Editing?
What type of editing you need and what an editor can do to improve your work depends a lot on where you are in the arc of your project. Wherever you are, a precision edit is what you want.
Your Book Needs Editing, Design, and Marketing (even if CreateSpace no longer offers these...
When my first self-published manuscript returned from an editor's desk carved in violent red ink, I learned one huge lesson: a book simply won’t be publishable without professional author services like editing and design.
Amazon’s CreateSpace Announces It Will Stop Offering Author Services This Year
While Amazon's CreateSpace is discontinuing its author services, working directly with self-published authors is the core strength of BookBaby, leveling the playing field with services like editing, cover design, book formatting, and more.
There has never been a better time to self-publish
Excerpted from BookBaby's latest guide, 5 Steps To Self Publishing, Part I of our series addresses reasons to self-publish and the importance of professional editing.
What Editing Software Can Teach You About Your Writing
Editing software can't replace a human editor, but if you present him with a well-edited, highly-polished text, an editor will be able to focus on your content and ideas rather than your syntax and word choice.