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If you’re considering getting some help with your manuscript, you may be wondering how far in advance you should book an editor. Scheduling is especially important if you’re going to be self-publishing and need to make sure everything is done before your release. Or if…
This question comes up fairly frequently on social media and in writing groups: should you hire a freelance editor before submitting to agents or publishers? Is it necessary? In self-publishing, you tend to have to do everything yourself, including finding your own editor. But traditional…
If you aren’t overly familiar with Twitter, you might not be sure what Twitter pitching events for writers are. During these events, you can pitch your work to literary agents using a hashtag. It’s an alternative to querying literary agents. If you’re struggling to get…
One question that always comes up on writing forums is “why is book editing so expensive?” When you aren’t an editor, and aren’t familiar with what it involves, it can be hard to understand why it costs so much to hire a freelance editor. Writers…
If you’re working with a copyeditor in any capacity, at some point during the process you’ll hear the term “style sheet”. If you’re unfamiliar with the editorial process, you’ll probably be unsure what exactly that means and why you need one! The term comes up…
I get a lot of questions from people asking how they can become a freelance book editor or proofreader. The questions are often about how to get started, and how to find work. It can be difficult to know where to begin, and the amount…
Thinking about how to choose the right editor for your book can be overwhelming! There’s so much to consider, and there are so many freelance editors out there, it’s difficult to know where to start. Here are some things you should consider when you’re searching…
Whether you’re submitting to agents or working with a freelance editor, you’ll want to make sure your manuscript looks professional. An agent is more likely to read your work if you present a polished, professional manuscript to industry standards. One of the easiest ways to…