The Ultimate Editing Checklist for Authors

The Ultimate Editing Checklist for Authors

Congratulations! You've decided to invest in professional editing for your manuscript—a significant step toward publishing a polished book. But the...
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Effective Self-Editing Strategies for Your Manuscript

Effective Self-Editing Strategies for Your Manuscript

When you’re hiring a professional editor (which we highly recommend), applying some self-editing strategies is a crucial part of the...
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What If You Disagree With Your Editor?

What If You Disagree With Your Editor?

You finally did it! You handed off your manuscript, took a deep breath, and waited for the editing magic. But...
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What to Expect When Working with a Book Editor

What to Expect When Working with a Book Editor

So you've decided to hire an editor for your manuscript and are ready to begin working with a book editor....
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How to Find a Book Editor You Can Trust

How to Find a Book Editor You Can Trust

So, you’ve figured out what kind of editing your book needs. You’re feeling brave. Hopeful. Ready to let another human...
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How Much Does Book Editing Cost—And Is It Worth It?

How Much Does Book Editing Cost—And Is It Worth It?

Let’s be real: the book editing cost can feel expensive. Like, “I could buy a new laptop” expensive. So when...
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Which Book Editing Services Do You Really Need?

Which Book Editing Services Do You Really Need?

If you’ve got a finished draft or maybe a second draft, or even a heavily marked-up fourth draft that still...
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The 4 Types of Book Editors (And What They Actually Fix)

The 4 Types of Book Editors (And What They Actually Fix)

If you’ve ever Googled “book editor,” you’ve probably fallen into a rabbit hole of confusing terms: developmental, copy, line, proof…...
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What Editors Do (and Don’t): Understanding the Role of Book Editors

What Editors Do (and Don’t): Understanding the Role of Book Editors

Before you send your manuscript into the world (or even to your mom), there’s someone you need to meet: your...
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12 August Reads That’ll Make You Skip Plans

12 August Reads That’ll Make You Skip Plans

If you're hunting for the perfect page-turner to close out summer, this roundup is your ticket. This month’s August book...
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Beta Readers and Sensitivity Readers: Why Authors Need Both

Beta Readers and Sensitivity Readers: Why Authors Need Both

So, your manuscript is done—or at least you think it is. Before it heads into professional editing or submission, there’s...
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Writing a Character Arc That Feels Real

Writing a Character Arc That Feels Real

Stories stay with us not just because of what happens, but because of how those events change the people involved....
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Subplots in Writing: The Secret to Richer Storytelling

Subplots in Writing: The Secret to Richer Storytelling

Your story is progressing smoothly. The main plot is solid, your characters are growing, and everything’s falling into place. And...
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How to Write a Main Plot That Holds Your Story Together

How to Write a Main Plot That Holds Your Story Together

Have you ever started writing a story that had great scenes and characters, but somehow felt like it was going...
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Publishing a Series vs. a Standalone Book: What to Consider

Publishing a Series vs. a Standalone Book: What to Consider

You’ve finished your first book, or maybe you’re outlining it, and a question keeps tugging at you: Should this be...
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Manuscript Formatting Guide for Writers

Manuscript Formatting Guide for Writers

So, your manuscript is ready to meet the world, or at least, a publisher’s inbox. That’s exciting! But before you...
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How to Write a Professional Author Bio

How to Write a Professional Author Bio

If you’ve ever stared at a blinking cursor while trying to write an author bio, you’re not alone. Writing an...
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Beta Readers vs. Critique Partners: What’s the Difference?

Beta Readers vs. Critique Partners: What’s the Difference?

How’s your manuscript coming along? If you’re anywhere near the "draft complete" milestone, you’ve probably heard terms like beta reader...
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Book Logistics 101: ISBNs, Barcodes, and Selling Strategies

Book Logistics 101: ISBNs, Barcodes, and Selling Strategies

Completing a manuscript is a milestone. Still, preparing it for readers requires understanding the essential logistics of book publishing. From...
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Building Your Author Brand: A Guide for New Writers

Building Your Author Brand: A Guide for New Writers

Publishing a book is a major accomplishment. But in today’s world, it’s only part of the equation. Whether you’re pursuing...
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