With self-publishing, you can skip all the gatekeeping and take your work straight to market. The question is, should you? You might want to reconsider your stance on working with a professional editor.
Did a grammar checker tell you that you were using too much passive voice? Chances are you’re not. Here’s how passive voice actually works.
Looked at editing rates and feel like hiring a pro is going to break the bank? Understanding how editors set their rates can help you budget more effectively, so you can find someone who fits your needs and your budget.
Do you have a word you use too much? You might have stumbled on one of the “dead words.” What are they and how can you avoid them?
There are a lot of editors out there. How can you separate the professionals from the riffraff? Take a look at these tips.
One or two spaces after a period? If you grew up with typewriters or typing classes, you probably think you know the answer. Our technology has changed and so has the convention.
“Why should I pay for editing?” We hear this question a lot! We also see a lot of excuses. We break down why you should pay for editing.
Have a manuscript you want to polish before sending to an editor or agent? These six tips for self-editing will help you make your prose shine.
Is self-publishing really just for hacks? Is there any reason to wait around for a publisher to pick up your book? There are plenty of pros and cons to both self-publishing and traditional publishing. We take a look at them here.
Ever wondered exactly where you should (or shouldn’t) put a hyphen? We can’t give you an instance-by-instance list, but we can give you some tips to help you sort out hyphenation conundrums.