There is no question: Editing is important not just for small-scale boo-boos like grammatical gaffs and questionable spelling but also for large-scale issues such as continuity irregularities and factual errors. Even little goofs can add up to a seriously bad impression, poor reader enjoyment and snarky reviews that can hurt sales. No matter how sharp-eyed … Continue reading Strike That! (In)Famous Literary Typos and How to Avoid Making the List
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There is no question: Editing is important not just for small-scale boo-boos like grammatical gaffs and questionable spelling but also for large-scale issues such as continuity irregularities and factual errors. Even little goofs can add up to a seriously bad impression, poor reader enjoyment and snarky reviews that can hurt sales. No matter how sharp-eyed … Continue reading Strike That! (In)Famous Literary Typos and How to Avoid Making the List
Errors are bad, right? Even though we're often our own harshest critics, we often miss certain annoying little details. But the answer to our question is more life-affirming than you might think: the reason we slip up and our manuscripts include typos and other errors isn't because we're stupid — or even careless — but … Continue reading Errors-B-Gone: How Can I Clear My Manuscript of Mistakes?
A professional editor is your last, best hurdle before sending your book off to publish. While it may seem an optional service, there are compelling reasons why you may not want to think of it as “optional” – not when your reputation and product quality are at stake. It’s humbling to submit a highly personal … Continue reading 3 Ways Investing in an Editor Pays for Itself