Why You Need a Copy Editor - video

You may think that you don't need an editor because the publisher will take care of it. But that's a big mistake. Even if you're just submitting to a publisher or agent, you're still competing against thousands of other books. Having a polished, well-edited book can be the difference between getting a book deal or not. Author and manuscript editor C.S. Lakin explains why you need an editor for your book. It's especially important for self-published authors since their work is going straight to the readers. Books benefit from critique edits which help improve all of the major components of novel, from plot to pacing to character development. Wait until you have a critique edit done before copy editing, which fixes grammatical errors.

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Offline Keith Ogorek in reply to Ron A DeJohn

I replied to one of your other comments with some suggestions. Let us know if you need anything else.
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Offline Ron A DeJohn

Hi CS,

I'm seeking a manuscript Editor with Biblical Knowledge, and possibly some Eschatology (prophecy) insight.

The Book revolves around the signs of the times we are in now. Great Opportunity

Ron
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Offline Raoul Limeres in reply to Jen, ALC Community Experience Mgr

Thank you!
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Offline Jen, ALC Community Experience Mgr in reply to Raoul Limeres

Hi Raoul Limeres - there are definitely differences! Check out this video for a clear, concise explanation - and remember, you can use the search bar at the top of the page to explore more editing resources. Hope this helps!
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Offline Raoul Limeres

Thank you for such sage advice -- and for providing easily-understood analogies like "the icing on the cake" to convey to the importance of having your copy edit performed last, rather than earlier in the process. That being said, I hear a lot about "line editors," and "developmental editors," and even "style editors." Is there a difference between the three, or are they all basically the same thing.?
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