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In my illustrious 6-year career as a book editor, I have come across a range of authors, some of whom have been serious about their writing career, and others who have been more laid-back and approach writing as a hobby.

For the more serious authors, I recently shared a blog post on

Earlier this year, I wrote a blog on the differences between self-publishing, independent publishing, and traditional publishing—and which one is best for you. Let’s continue the conversation. When it comes to different types of publishing, what p...

You've finally finished writing your novel manuscript...now what?

The writing process can be arduous and long, but fun. After starting with an idea, you develop your idea into an outline, an outline into a plot, and a plot into a fully functional novel. Success! Though the writing process may have taken months to complete, it's your love of writing and desire to see your published novel on the shelves at Barnes &am...

How much should editing cost?

The Editorial Freelancer's Association's Editorial Rates Chart is the gold standard for how much editing should cost. When you convert the hourly wages to the per-word wages I use, the results are:

In a word: YES. And here's why...

Most writers think that because they write well, they haven't made any mistakes in their manuscript...WRONG! Even the best writers make plenty of mistakes. They leave out crucial details. They use confusing and wrong word choices. They spell words wrong, make grammatical errors, or use punctuation incorrectly.