Proofreading & Editing: Expectations v. Reality
Thursday, 12 August 2021
by Susan Griggs
Everyone needs a proofreader or editor. It is not only novels that need a fresh pair of eyes to catch mistakes. Anything written that is important to you and your reputation, such as corporate communications, product packaging, presentations or reports, should have a professional review it for errors. When you hire a rock-star proofreader or
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Authentic Writing: How a Hamster Inspired This Post
Wednesday, 04 August 2021
by Susan Griggs
My favorite books to edit are those written by first-time authors. People who share their amazing stories are like a springboard for improving my own creativity and business. Their willingness and fervor to dive into the deep end and make a book are infectious. There is a lot of hand-holding through self-doubt and the unknown
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July’s Best and Worst Books
Wednesday, 28 July 2021
by Susan Griggs
Although I was on fire with reading this month, I did not read many good ones. I started off the month strong with one of my top reads of the year, and then it very slowly crept down to the worst books of the year. Even though it was not the Christmas in July I
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How Does a Beta Read Service Work?
Wednesday, 21 July 2021
by Susan Griggs
Writing with the goal of publishing is a long, sometimes exhausting process. I often hear authors rightfully term their books “their babies” after the months or years they have spent putting their ideas into typeface. The actual step of sending “their babies” out into the world for public reading can be nerve-racking. One way to
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How Does a Professional Editing Service Work?
Thursday, 15 July 2021
by Susan Griggs
In my last blog post, I discussed what a professional proofreading service provides and how to interview and work with a professional proofreader. This week’s post covers what a professional editing service means, directed explicitly at written material. This post also discusses how to look for and work with a professional editing service. Although authors
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