About Editing

A savvy author needs a working knowledge of editing. With so many paths to publishing nowadays, this is more important than ever. Proper editing can enhance your author credibility and improve your chances for success by raising the quality of your manuscript, submission packages, marketing materials, social media posts, and websites. Many authors overlook these crucial advantages. Even if you're aiming for traditional publication, your project will benefit greatly from professional and timely editing. In this book authors will learn:¿ why to examine publishing choices from an editing perspective¿ the types of editing and when each might be needed ¿ how to prepare your work to get the most out of your editing budget¿ which editing tasks you can do yourself¿ how to choose an effective editor-and where to find one¿ how to save money on editing expenses Improve your progress on the publishing pathway by learning how quality editing can smooth the way for success, however you define it.