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I get a lot of emails from people who want to find a publisher for their book, often asking what kind of edit they need before they submit their work. Here’s what I always tell people who want to pursue traditional publishing: you absolutely don’t…
Ah, the endless line editing vs copyediting debate! Amongst editors, this is something that’s often discussed – because the truth is, editors running their own freelance business will often define their services in different ways. For authors, this can be confusing. Copyediting has a more…
I’m often asked by aspiring authors whether or not they need a literary agent to get published. The short answer is: it depends! (I know, it sounds like a non-answer, but hear me out.) For authors who are going to be navigating traditional publishing, literary…
Self-publishing can seem overwhelming because there are so many steps involved – I’ve made a checklist to help authors who are finding it all a bit overwhelming! This list was based on my own experience self-publishing fantasy books and working with indie authors for many…
If you’re on the fence about getting editorial help with your manuscript, I’m here to tell you why you should hire an editor for your book! And why working with one is worth every penny when it comes to making sure your book is in…
If you’ve decided to publish your writing independently, you’ll know that the costs can add up – and you might want to know how to self-publish a book on a budget that suits you, your circumstances, and your needs. All small businesses require some investment…
There are so many misconceptions around proofreading, so I thought I’d do a post about what a proofreader can do for you. I’ve been proofreading and editing professionally since 2017, for both publishers and authors, and I’ve got proofreading training under my belt. I’ve also…
When I hired someone to design the cover for my novella The Darkest Curse, it was all completely new to me, so I wanted to write a blog post about working with a book cover designer. If you’re thinking about doing this yourself or you’re…