I’m leaving (most) social media for good. You might be considering the same, given the state of things, so perhaps my whys will help you decide whether or not to do it.
The 18th edition of The Chicago Manual of Style has hit the streets. Here are 10 updates in the new edition hat self-publishing authors might want to keep on their radar.
Common sense facts and logic to explain why sharing your full manuscript with an editor is unlikely to put you at risk (and how you can protect your work anyway).
The most surprising things about the traditional publishing process I've learned since becoming a freelancer for Macmillan and how this info can help you if that's your chosen path.
The real real about why AI "editing" will always let you and your manuscript down. Nothing beats true human intelligence and judgment when it comes to cleaning up your writing.
No editor can make your manuscript "perfect." Here are science-based factors behind error catch rates in editing and why an error-free manuscript isn’t possible.
If you're writing a series of books but you're not happy with your current editor, here are three tips for changing editors in the middle of everything to make the transition seamless.
If your author-editor relationship isn't what it should be, it might be time to move on. Here are 7 signs to look for that signal it's time to fire your editor.
If you're struggling to figure out how to afford to hire an editor for you book, here are a few suggestions for what you can do to either raise the scratch or do it yourself.
What's a manuscript assessment, and what does it do? Also called a manuscript critique or evaluation, learn more about this special kind of edit, how it's different from a developmental edit, and ways it can improve your book.
