Proofreading

An important step in the book writing process that is often overlooked by writers is the self-editing . Before you send your manuscript off to an agent or publisher...

Having written both short stories and novels, Laurel Anne Hill approaches the self-editing process for each type in a different manner. The award-winning author and...

Congratulations! You’ve finished the first draft of your manuscript. Maybe you throw a party, go out for a nice meal, see friends for the first time in a long while...

For author and technical writer Neil V. Young, writing his books is the fun part, while rewriting is the real work. He says going back into your story and making changes...

Editing your own work can be an arduous and painstaking task. Not every writer is cut out for it. For some writers, editing is their favorite part of the writing process...