When I introduce myself to people as an editor, I can see the silent caution creep into their minds. They become less carefree with their conversation and start choosing their words more carefully. It is like I can see them thinking, “Should I say well or good?” I cannot vouch for other editors and proofreaders,
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
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
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
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
