Tag Archives: substantive editors
How writing a book can take over your life…
It was way back in 2010 that I had the idea of writing a book based on my family history research. I’d never done any creative writing before and had never imagined being an author, but I had a story … Continue reading
Do I need a proofreader, an editor, or both?
Originally posted on Perfect Prose Services:
Do I need a proofreader, an editor, or both? Well, it depends on the level of help you need with your manuscript. In an ideal world, the response would be both. However, many authors…
Edit Like A Pro: Guest Post by Harry Bingham
Originally posted on David Gaughran:
Last week, I spoke about the importance of getting the basics right. This week we are going to focus on editing, and in particular self-editing. One of the more common criticisms self-publishers receive is with…
Thoughts about editing
The decision to publish my book has brought with it the realisation that it will need editing. The problem is, now I’ve read up about it, it doesn’t seem as straightforward as I thought. Working with an editor wasn’t something … Continue reading