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Choosing a book editor is arguably one of the most important decisions you’ll make with regards to your manuscript. An editor’s job is to maintain a writer’s voice while providing improvements for your manuscript. Editors who understand your voice as a writer can greatly improve your book’s chances of becoming a success.
As such, the rates for editors vary depending on the depth to which they review your work. In general book editors will edit for grammar and punctuation while others may also assist with rewrites. Because of the different services offered, there are editors who charge by the page, some who charge by the word and some who charge a flat rate based on the amount of edits your manuscript requires as a whole. Remember, your choice in editor should be weighted in both cost and efficiency since so much of your book’s success is dependent on the final copy of your manuscript.
Choose editors who understand the tenets of grammar, punctuation and sentence structure, but also creative types who will assume your voice while editing.
Ask for recommendations. Ask writers, literary agents, and others within the publishing industry to provide you with recommendations of editors they’ve used and were happy with. The costs associated with editors can be very expensive depending on whom you choose, so spend your money wisely and with someone you can trust.
Submit a sample chapter. A sample chapter allows you and the book editor to audition each other. Your prospective editor should allow you to submit a sample chapter to help you determine if they are able to maintain the integrity of your manuscript and likewise gives you a chance to assess their edits.
Choose an editor that understands your voice. As writers we each have a voice that’s unique to us. “Our voice” is the style in which we write and deliver our characters to our audience. Your editor should understand your voice and be able to maintain it while editing your manuscript.
In closing, choosing a book editor should not be a task that is taken lightly as poor editing can cost the writer additional money down the line. If a book has gone to print and you discover edits that were missed, you’ll have to correct your final copy which may also affect other elements of your book (i.e., pagination, proof copies, etc.)
Your book’s editor is an important choice, consider them as one of the keys to the success of your book!
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I have a bookmark for all of my favorite blogs. These are blogs that I frequently visit because the content is interesting and a refreshing take on my favorite subjects. These blogs span the gamut from nutrition, hair care, writing, fitness, finance, spirituality…blah blah blah. You name it I have a blog bookmarked for it. [...]
Did you catch my post a few weeks ago Why book publicity rocks? Last Wednesday, I received a wonderful piece of publicity in a market that I have done little to no marketing. Jasper County News in Mississippi did a feature on my company and can I just say how estactic I am for this write-up. [...]
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The Life Of A Writer channel is a vlog that follows author Stefanie Newell’s life. Videos are posted every Monday and will include: – Tips for writers/entrepreneurs – Personal vlogs – Cooking videos – Motivational videos and more! Want to hear how I work through writer’s block, find the inspiration to write, all while being [...]
“To use is necessary. And if you can’t be used, then you’re useless.” — Kanye West Networking is essential to growth within any field and can assist with your book marketing. I hope I impressed on you how important a mentor is. But equally important are the people you continually surround yourself with. Again, we’ll call [...]
If you are considering self-publishing, creating a budget for your book is a very important step in taking your book from manuscript to published. Understanding the costs involved will help you to plan accordingly and assess whether self-publishing is the right option for you. This article is not to tell you the costs associated with self-publishing [...]
If you’ve written a book, no matter what the genre, garnering book publicity is a great way to boost awareness and drive book sales. Let’s face it, we live in a world where most of our purchases are based on the media influencing us to buy something. Your book in a national magazine, featured on [...]
Previously we discussed how blog comments can help sell books. Similarly interacting on social media can also drive traffic to your author page and help sell books and/or products. I’ve written previously on the importance of engaging your audience on social media sites, so I won’t beat the drum of that in this particular blog [...]
In this video author Stefanie Newell shares ten random facts: – I wake up without an alarm clock. – I love juicing. – YouTube is my television. – I love motivational content. – I’m a shoeaholic. – I talk to my mom just about everyday on the phone. – My son is a music producer. [...]
Subscribe to The Life Of a Writer YouTube channel for regular updates! Editing in my opinion is the most important part of the self publishing process, aside from good content. It can make or break a reader’s perception of your book, so money should definitely be allotted for editing. I’ve heard of some authors handling [...]
The world looks so brand new to me now that I found love. – Musiq Soulchild At some point or another we’ve all experienced seeing things through new eyes. Maybe it was an aha moment. Or a new pair of glasses that revealed something minute that previously went unnoticed. Or you saw a child playing [...]
I was recently on a forum when I ran across the following book marketing question from a member: What do you do when you feel like you’ve done everything you can to let the literary world know of your existence? For over a month I’ve been doing what I can to let people know who [...]
In this video author Stefanie Newell goes into detail about how to accept writing criticism and how to choose a beta reader for your manuscript. A beta reader is someone who reads your written work with a critical eye and provides constructive criticism. Subscribe to The Life Of A Writer How do you handle constructive [...]
In this video I will share five things you absolutely need to know if you’re interested in becoming a professional writer. Subscribe to The Life Of A Writer What did you think of my tips? Please share in the comment section below.
