The lines between an author’s tasks and an editor’s are fluid, and this fluidity can lead to misunderstandings about an editor’s role. In this post, you’ll learn more about the relationship between author and editor—and why it’s so important.
Hiring a freelance book editor can be confusing if you’ve never done it before—but editors aren’t as scary as you might think! Here are five ways to get ahead of the game and make your editor love you before you even begin.
I learned a lot when I published my nonfiction book, How to Hire an Editor, and I’m happy to share some of these experiences with you. Happy writing!
Dear friends, I’m so thrilled to announce that The Indie Author’s Guide to Book Editing is finally available for sale! And for a very limited time, you can purchase the book at a low introductory price.
Editors use style sheets to keep track of terminology and spelling–especially important in sci-fi and fantasy, where there are so many made-up terms to keep track of. Here’s a free science fiction style sheet to to help you keep track of words you might be using in your manuscript.
I’m excited to share that I’ve been featured (along with 74 other entrepreneurs and business owners) on today’s blog post by MyCorporation! The article is called “Experts Weigh In: What I Love about Being an Entrepreneur,” and I hope you enjoy it.
Your editor doesn’t always have to agree with you to do a great job with your book. Here’s why.
Well, it’s that time again: the gift-giving season is upon us. If you want to impress the grammatically inclined on your list but you’re not sure where to start, this gift guide will help you make the word nerds and grammar geeks in your life very happy campers this holiday season. (Just don’t misspell the card!)
I’m so pleased and excited to share this with you—the interview I did with Freelancers Union has just been posted! You can read the interview here: http://www.freelancersunion.org/blog/2013/09/26/sarah-kolb-williams-rise-independent-editors/. Thanks so much to Freelancers Union for the wonderful opportunity!
Joanna Penn, of The Creative Penn, has generously invited me to share a guest blog post to help get your manuscript into shape (and, if you delve into the comments, will also serve as proof that even editors can’t always edit themselves). Thanks, Joanna!
