Bobbie Christmas, editor and owner of Zebra Communications, explains why publishers want professionally edited manuscripts. In the past, publishing houses would keep full-time manuscript editors on staff. That’s grown less and less common. Most traditional...

Arthur Doweyko, award-winning author and scientist, explains his approach to receiving criticism. He uses his experience with writing scientific papers as he collaborates with people who edit his work. Writing nonfiction scientific papers like that...

It may sound strange but just because you wrote your book doesn’t mean you’re the right person to edit it. Having a set of professionally trained eyes review your work can turn your good story into a great one. Keep in mind, editing is a business and...

It may sound strange but just because you wrote your book doesn’t mean you’re the right person to edit it. Having a set of professionally trained eyes review your work can turn your good story into a great one. Keep in mind, editing is a business and...

Many writers believe that self-editing their manuscript or having a friend or family member review it is enough prior to publication. It’s usually not. Without professional editing, your manuscript will likely contain several grammatical errors and maybe...

Once an author decides to self-publish, they need to start thinking like a publisher, which includes editing, design, distribution and marketing, because they will assume all of these roles, explains Randy Kuckuck, founder of PublishNext. He recommends...

Once an author decides to self-publish, they need to start thinking like a publisher, which includes editing, design, distribution and marketing, because they will assume all of these roles, explains Randy Kuckuck, founder of PublishNext. He recommends...

Should you hire a freelance editor? If so, where can you find one, and how much will it cost? Learn how to choose the right editor for you, what to expect, the types and methods of editing, and much more. Discover how to get the most out of your experience...

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, it's critical that you take the time to do at least some basic proofreading. Even if...