Self-Editing for Self-Publishers

In a world where anyone can self-publish, it is not uncommon to come across authors who didn’t spend enough time editing or who need to brush up on their editing skills. Books that are full of typos, inconsistencies, and clich’s seem amateur and sloppy, and it is hard to take this kind of author seriously. Don’t be that author. Even if you hate editing, you absolutely cannot rush the process or put forth mediocre effort. Self-Editing for the Self-Publisher takes you through an easy-to-follow approach to the editing process, making the difficult task a little easier. Written as a concise, yet comprehensive guide, this book contains: - A detailed breakdown of the different types of editing, why each is important, and how to approach them. - Comprehensive details on available editing resources, from classics to the latest technological resources. - Common errors to look for and how to avoid making them. - A comprehensive explanation of the editing process, broken into 10 detailed steps, aimed to provide an easy, yet thorough, step-by-step approach. If you can write, you can edit, and good editing can turn your manuscript into a masterpiece. Self-Editing for the Self-Publisher will help you through those final stages of a book’s development, ensuring it is polished and professional, and ready for primetime.