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How a Professional Editor Can Help You Get Published: Developmental and...
Image courtesy of acclaimclipart.com Writers are often too close to their own writing to be objective. After spending hours trying to get a concept or dialogue “just right,” it is difficult to know...
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How a Professional Editor Can Help You Get Published: Copyediting
This is the second installment of an occasional series about freelance editing services. I wrote previously about developmental editing; this time I’ll share some thoughts on copyediting (sometimes...
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The Happiness of Working with an Editor
You write for many reasons, but whether writing is your passion, your vocation, or something you are just beginning to do, I’m willing to bet that you write because it makes you happy. I love my...
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10 Reasons You Need an Editor for Indie Publishing
There are many reasons why you should invest in professional editing when you are self-publishing; here are ten of them: When Michael Jordan was asked how he became the best basketball player in the...
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Can You Hear Me Now? Finding a Freelance Editor Who Listens
Whether you hope to interest a traditional publisher or you’re publishing independently, you know you need professional editing before you submit your manuscript. But how do you know if the editor you...
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I was invited by Shonda Brock, author of the paranormal romance Eternal Traces, to help demystify the editing process for new authors as well as to share some tips on how to edit your book and how to...
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How to Save Money on Editing by Preparing Your Manuscript
Most writers understand the importance of professional editing. Whether you plan to query agents and editors or self-publish your work, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. You’ve...
View ArticleWriting Fiction: #AmEditing Tips From @ChangeItUpEdit
Thanks to paranormal romance author Shonda Brock for sharing a Q&A about editing tips on her website. Please join us there to learn more about editing … and about me! Please welcome Candace Johnson...
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5 Tips for Getting a Book Published in Your 50s, 60s, or Beyond
Is writing a memoir, novel, or self-help book on your bucket list? Does the thought of writing your story fill you with excitement? Whether you’ve been writing for years or are just beginning to...
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The Importance of a Second Pair of Eyes: My Interview at Jera Publishing
Imagine my surprise when Camille Wise, intern at Jera Publishing, contacted me for an interview! Camille is a talented high school senior who is completing an internship with Kimberly Martin at Jera,...
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