I recently discovered that ProWritingAid can save you money when editing your book. As a hybrid writer, I was thrilled with this discovery. In the past, I’ve paid for a human to complete both the copy edit and a final proofread. (Usually two different people.) That’s a significant investment, butContinue Reading
Natalie Hanemann, a long-time editor, helps writers identify common editing mistakes. by Natalie Hanemann When a professional author or editor reviews a piece with wordy sentences, poor grammar usage, or typos, it sends a message: you’re a sloppy writer. With so many writers in the world, competition is stiff. Don’tContinue Reading
It wasn’t long ago that I was going through the editing process for my new novel, The Beached Ones. This is my third traditionally published novel (and my sixth published novel), so it’s not like I haven’t worked with editors before. But this experience was my best yet. I’m happyContinue Reading
What’s the best investment you can make in your book? My mom—a big reader—just finished reading a self-published book by an author she had read before. The first book she enjoyed. The second one, however, was frustrating for her. Because it was filled with errors. Was the author aware ofContinue Reading