Editing and proofreading. You've probably heard these terms used interchangeably. They're far from the same thing, however. Rather, they're two distinct parts of the editing process, and knowing what the difference between editing and proofreading is can make you seem like a knowledgeable editing client. I've got an easy-to-digest breakdown of the different levels of … Continue reading What Is the Difference Between Editing and Proofreading?
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7 Good Reasons to Hire a Developmental Editor
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
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
Becoming a Working Writer: The First, Terrible Year in Review
In October 2019, I took the plunge. I made my first short-story submission to a paying market. The rejection came twelve days later. It was a higher tier rejection—the best kind, short of one bearing a personal note from the editor. I felt energized. I was—to steal Mur Lafferty's phrasing—a working writer. Let me back … Continue reading Becoming a Working Writer: The First, Terrible Year in Review