Straight from an agent session at the Women in Publishing conference, here are some mistakes that could cause an agent to reject your manuscript before they even read past the first page.
Tips for properly preparing your manuscript for editing, which will make your editor's job easier and your edit more accurate, right from the start.
Editing is not where you want to skimp on quality. This post will help you establish the right budget for editing your book through tips on what's included in a cost estimate, how most editors charge, how you'll be expected to pay for services, and ways you can make your budget stretch.
Where in the world do you find the perfect editor? Here are three of the best places to look for the most qualified, competent, and professional editing wizard for your book.
How do you separate the Fairy Godpeople from the Big Bad Wolves in the editing pack? Here are four "tests" you can use to find the right editor for your book and how to determine if a potential editor passes them.
Understanding the many roles an editor can play in your publishing journey is important so you don't waste your time and money barking up the wrong editing tree. Here's a primer on the different levels of editing and how you can decide which one your book needs.
Grammar, spelling, and usage rules are important and they should be followed most of the time. But it is completely okay to break them on occasion for certain reasons, especially when those reasons are consistent.
A professional editor can work magic for you. (And yes, you need one.) Here are the many ways hiring an editor can kick your writing into the stratosphere and make your book a success.
Editing a book is a journey with lots of steps and potential pitfalls, especially for those new to the path. Here's an overview of the process so you don't fall into a pit of despair.
Learn seven simple tips to make improvements to your writing that can be done in the time it would take to binge a couple of episodes of your favorite show.
