Congratulations, you have finished your first draft and are now well on the path to self-publishing! But before you send off your manuscript to a professional editor, consider having a few beta readers take it out for a test drive. Beta readers are those kind souls...
When you set out to write your first book or start a new one, it may feel a bit like driving while blindfolded. You know where you want to go but aren’t so sure about how to get there. This is where developmental editing can be a huge help. During the editing process,...
Aspiring authors are courageous souls who put blood, sweat, and tears into creating their literary debuts. For a fledgling author who has devoted months, if not years, to writing your first book, who could blame you for sitting back and glowing with pride at the scope...
Do writers stick to traditional pen and paper anymore? No, not with today’s technology! Now writing is easier and faster than ever before. Many writers are using online writing tools and seeking advice from writing blogs to improve their writing habits. Are you...
Writers and aspiring writers are full of ideas, knowledge, and creativity and have the gift of telling an engaging tale, crafting a compelling sentence, or making a powerful argument. That does not necessarily mean that an author has a knack for formatting and...
A book acknowledgments page is the perfect setting for an author to express gratitude toward individuals who contributed meaningful support while writing the book. The acknowledgments page usually appears right before or after the table of contents or at the end of...
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