You're at the finish line. You've slogged through a first draft, second, third, fiftieth draft. Beta readers provided feedback, and your line editor handed you a document covered in comments and red ink. You've ordered your printed proof and several...
Month: October 2017
Editing Tips
Final Book Proofing Tips – Make It Perfect, Let It Go!
The time between your line edits and clicking that "submit for preorder" button is a daunting one. On the one hand, you've read your book so many times you're sick of it. On the other, you have that fear: What...
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Working With an Editor – Tips and Tricks to Maximize Success
On your publishing path, you will inevitably work with an editor (and if you don't, we recommend you do). Having been on both sides of the equation, we've assembled our best tips for hiring and working with an editor. Why...
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How to Find Beta Readers and CPs – Your Best Writerly Friends
Authors have different ways to solicit feedback. Some prefer a more collaborative approach, where they use critique partners during the drafting process. Others prefer to draft in solitude, then share a nearly completed version. Either way: You're still in need...
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How to Take Feedback – The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
Writing can be a solitary endeavor. But when you're ready to share your art, you'll have to seek feedback from others. Learning how to take feedback is an essential tool in the writer's toolbox. Of course, line edits and typo...