Editing is often described as the most painful part of the process that transforms a manuscript into a book. The immortal Stephen King implores his fellow writers, “Kill your darlings, kill your darlings, even when it breaks your egocentric little scribbler’s heart, kill your darlings.” This might be pushing the metaphor a little too far, … Continue reading Why Do We Edit?
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Ah, life as free agent: No deadlines, no schedule, no minimum required word count, no editor breathing down your neck ... That's the life! Self-publishing authors don't have to deal with the same constraints that writers under contract with a traditional publishing house must adhere to. However, when it comes time to polish and put … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Self-Publishing Authors Need Editors
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Outskirts Press, the fastest-growing self-publishing and book marketing company, announced today it is offering a Free Professional Copyediting Service, a $210 value, for authors who choose a Diamond or Pearl publishing package during the month of June this year. This high- quality copyediting service is free for manuscripts up to 15,000 words. For works of … Continue reading Get $200 in FREE Editing by Self-Publishing Today!