When readers are browsing for a new book, they're going to be drawn to a great book cover and a catchy title. They'll read the blurb on the back cover, but before actually taking the plunge and hitting the BUY button, most readers will skim the first few pages of a book that interests them... … Continue reading Editing Tips for Busy Writers
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What are the two most important elements to a high-quality, successful self-published book? Many readers would say professional copyediting and a professional custom cover. And when you start today with the A+ rated and #1-rated self-publishing company, they can both be free! That's right, we'll edit the first 15,000 words of your manuscript for free … Continue reading Free Custom Cover, Editing, and Amazon eBook Edition Today!
Whether you’ve published multiple books or are researching the possibilities, you have probably noticed just how many decisions there are to weigh in the creation of a successful book. Even with a complete draft manuscript in the bag, there’s still the cover design, editing, book formats and marketing to consider. Since few people are experts … Continue reading Good Company: You’re Not Alone When You Publish with Outskirts Press
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?