When it comes to editing your own writing, many first-time writers think it will be a walk in the park. It’s your own writing after all, why would it be difficult? Turns out, revising your own words can be much more difficult than editing someone else...

Rewriting and editing is what distinguishes amateurs from professionals. It’s what brings your work to life. When you write a rough draft, you may pour yourself into it, but the rough draft is really just for getting the story down; the key to making...

If you’re editing your manuscript for the first time, there are probably at least a few editing terms you’re not completely familiar with. We’ve assembled a glossary of common terms with brief definitions to help you navigate your way through this...

The editorial process can vary greatly depending on your chosen publishing path. As with most aspects of self-publishing, a lot of the work will fall on you to deliver a finished manuscript that you're content with. In contrast, traditional publishers...

The editorial process can vary greatly depending on your chosen publishing path. As with most aspects of self-publishing, a lot of the work will fall on you to deliver a finished manuscript that you're content with. In contrast, traditional publishers...

Whether or not you need to hire a freelance book editor will depend on several factors including your editing needs, your own editing skills, and your chosen publishing path. Before hiring a freelance editor to help polish your manuscript, it's important...

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...

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...

Editing is an essential part of any successful book. Often, it’s what turns a good story into a great one. For authors new to the editing process there are many details to sort through, including what type of editing you need, how much, and when you...

While self-publishing can be a path to success, authors should be aware that their work will always need another set of eyes reviewing and revising. Author Naomi Brett Rourke explains that when she was traditionally published, she knew there many eyes...