This is a list of books, blogs, and other writing and editing resources for independent authors, including some of the blogs for authors (and by authors) I either follow myself or find myself sharing posts from on a regular basis. I hope you find it useful on your journey!
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.
Your editor doesn’t always have to agree with you to do a great job with your book. Here’s why.
Good back cover copy is absolutely essential to book sales—even in today’s online marketplace, where only a small percentage of books are in a position to be physically picked up and paged through before purchase. Here are five steps to kicking ass with your back cover copy.
The question used to be: publish independently, or pursue traditional publishing?—but that question is so last year. In 2013, the new question is: work with a self-publishing company, or choose your own adventure?
