by Bede | Aug 21, 2023 | Book Editing
Writing the first draft of a novel or any book is, you might say, the easy part. But it’s at the novel editing stage that we craft our work into something special. We aim to transform our material into work that will compel a reader. If you’ve recently finished a...
by Bede | Jul 17, 2023 | Book Editing
Whether you are writing a magazine article, a college essay or an email to a client, getting your text free of mistakes is essential. The spelling checker helps, but it is far from foolproof. That is where proofreading comes in. Below you will find eight tips and...
by Bede | Jun 19, 2023 | Book Editing
Good editing can transform a mediocre piece of content into something great. It’s one of the most important aspects of the writing process, but a surprising number of writers underestimate its value. The Importance of Self-Editing Becoming a good editor of your own...
by Bede | Jun 6, 2023 | Book Editing, Book Publishing
First, you should know that the manuscript, not the writer, gets rejected – especially if you are a relatively unknown writer. That was why JK Rowling’s manuscript for Harry Potter got rejected 12 times!!! But we can bet that right now, most publishers would...
by Bede | May 3, 2023 | Book Editing
You already know that an editor can give you advice and suggest improvements to your manuscript – probably even recommendations you haven’t thought of. But how do you decide what kind of editing you and your book are ready for? Developmental editing?...
by Bede | Mar 21, 2023 | Book Editing
There is this joy that comes with typing the words “The End” in every book. Whether it’s your first book or your twentieth, savour the moment because you have accomplished a great feat. But don’t rejoice for too long because the real work begins now. This work is the...
