Edit For Your Reader: An Exercise and Checklist

Edit For Your Reader: An Exercise and Checklist

By Beth Barany Editing your novel can be overwhelming, confusing, and a downright hair-pulling experience. I know it was for me at first. Especially the overwhelming part. So much to keep track of. Where to begin? And the one that haunted me at night… Is this book any...
Beta Readers vs Editors vs ARCs

Beta Readers vs Editors vs ARCs

By Craig Tuch We’re sometimes asked by self-publishing authors about the role that beta readers, editors and Advance Reading (or Review) Copies (ARCs) play in the process of publishing and promoting a book. If you’ve ever had any questions, I think...
Editing for Frugal Self-Publishers

Editing for Frugal Self-Publishers

By Val Breit (@ValBreitEditor) Who doesn’t want to save a bit of money when they self-publish a book? Today’s guest post by Val Breit offers many cost-saving tips and resources for authors editing their books before sending them to a professional editor....