Many writers think that developmental editors are reserved for works of fiction, where they can flesh out characters and help identify holes in the plot, among other tasks. But here’s the thing, while those tasks are critical for the success of a story, developmental editors are as — if not more — critical for works…
Proofreading is an essential step in the publishing process of any book genre, but particularly for nonfiction. On the surface, this may seem like an unnecessary task to follow multiple rounds of editing, but it’s actually critical. The thing is, while most people think proofreading is just about finding the odd typo and small grammar…
New authors writing fiction can build up their experience through trial and error by writing several short stories over time cost-effectively as they hone their craft. By using low-cost or no-cost self-publishing services like Kindle Direct Publishing or Lulu to design and publish those early trial books, they can become seasoned writers without suffering any…
As a nonfiction writer it’s imperative that you learn how to find the best possible editor for your book. Here’s why. Nonfiction readers don’t really care whether a book they’re interested in is traditionally or self-published. All they care about is that the book will help them solve a problem they have and that it’s…
There are four distinct types of editing that are required to turn your nonfiction book into a highly competitive product in the marketplace. Your aim is to level the playing field with professional publishers by taking advantage of the same editing treatment they give to their best titles. The 4 Types of Nonfiction Editing For…
If you need an editor for your nonfiction book and you’re a first-time author, before you can make a hiring decision you need to become familiar with the different editing stages that are necessary for your book. In this article I’ll briefly describe the four stages of nonfiction editing and then I’ll show you the…
Before you find a nonfiction book editor for your manuscript, you need to become familiar with the four stages of editing. Each stage is well defined and takes care of a unique set of requirements. Why Are So Many Editing Stages Required? The reason is that the nonfiction genre demands precision, accuracy, credibility and trust….
Before talking about developmental editing rates, let’s discuss the importance of nonfiction developmental editing for your book. If you’re writing a nonfiction title to improve your business or your career or, in other words, to generate new leads, to increase exposure and to establish yourself as an expert in your industry, then your book will…
Copy editing services are essential for nonfiction books. As the expression says, “the devil is in the details,” and copy editors make sure that all the details in your book are accurate and error free, which is paramount to your credibility. What Do Copy Editors Do? Before focusing on how to find the best copy…
Before you begin your search for book editors near you, it would be useful to clarify the different stages of editing that will come into play in your nonfiction book. There’s a lot of confusion in self-publishing circles about the different roles that editors play, and this confusion gets compounded by the fact that sometimes…
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