7 Good Reasons to Hire a Developmental Editor

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So you've got a completed manuscript on your hands. Congratulations! Now you just have to edit it. But what kind of editing do you need? I've got seven good reasons to hire a developmental editor below. What Is Developmental Editing? A developmental edit takes into account all the "big-ticket" items regarding your manuscript: plot, pacing, … Continue reading 7 Good Reasons to Hire a Developmental Editor

How to Self-Edit Your Fiction: 3 Issues to Tackle First

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Ever finished a book and wondered how the author managed to pull it off? It's usually because they were working with a great editor. Hiring an editor isn't like pressing the Easy Button, however. Self-editing your fiction is an invaluable part of the writing process, one that too many aspiring authors are quick to skip … Continue reading How to Self-Edit Your Fiction: 3 Issues to Tackle First

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7 Good Reasons to Hire a Developmental Editor

How to Self-Edit Your Fiction: 3 Issues to Tackle First