You’ve decided you want to write and publish your book but don’t know what to expect. I’ll walk you through five steps to self-publishing your book. Step 1: Think about your idea This is the message you intend to share with your audience. Ask yourself questions like, ‘Why do I want to write on this […]
I bet you’re saying, “I can copy edit my manuscript myself or send it to a friend or family member, so I don’t need a copy editor.” Well, you’re not alone. I told myself the same thing about four or five years ago when I wrote my first book, and that’s one mistake I’m not […]
The last thing you want is to have a bad experience with the copy editor you hire to edit your precious manuscript that you’ve spent days and nights on. So here are four questions to ask before you hire a copy editor. If you’re satisfied with your answers, hire away! If you’re not, exercise caution. […]
The copy-editing process is as simple as A-B-C-D. A copy editor will assess your manuscript, understand your brief, copy edit your manuscript, and deliver all relevant documents when the job is done. Voila! Now, let me give a little more explanation. Assessing A copy editor will first assess the manuscript or portions of it that […]