THE EDITING PROCESS
Welcome to my blog about the editing process! Copy editing can be a confusing stage for authors who are new to writing (as well as those who have been at it for a while!) - and my aim with this blog is to throw some light on how copy editing works. I answer questions about what to expect during the process, provide tips for reducing your editing costs, offer support for how to approach the technicalities of punctuation, dialogue, overwriting (and underwriting), as well as demonstrate how fiction editing can be kind as well as supportive. If you have any questions, or would like to know more about me and what I do, please do get in touch. Warmest regards, Manda
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I’ve written a book – what do I do now?
I’ve written a book – what do I do now? You’ve written your novel (congratulations!), and are wondering about the next steps. Is it ready for proofreading? Does it need to be edited? Should you self-publish? Should you approach a publisher? Actually, how do you approach a publisher? How many…
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What is a SAMPLE EDIT?
When a new author first contacts me, pretty much the first thing I offer them is a SAMPLE EDIT. But what is a sample edit, and why is it necessary? Does it cost money? Will it benefit the author? What is a SAMPLE EDIT? Most copy/line editors will offer a…
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How to Self-Edit a Novel
There are a few things an author can do to self-edit a novel and tighten up a manuscript, even if they are intending to use an editor. It may well reduce the time an editor needs to spend on a manuscript (which, in turn, may reduce the fee), but, more…
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MS Word Track Changes Webinar
I’ve produced this MS Word Track Changes Webinar to help authors demystify the editing process. I’m aware that many authors will not have come across MS Word Track Changes. Before I became an editor, I considered myself to be an expert in MS Word, but I had never used the…
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Kind Fiction Editing – part 1: What is it?
What is Kind Fiction Editing? It’s kind to you (the author), but tough on your manuscript! It’s possible to edit a manuscript and provide detailed, honest, sensible feedback in a kind and supportive way. Does kind editing mean going easy on your manuscript? Absolutely not! Writing a book can be…
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Kind Fiction Editing – part 2: Editing adapted to suit you.
I believe that editing can be kind as well as honest, and in this second blog about Kinder Fiction Editing, I explain how I have adapted my editing process to suit the differing needs of the authors I work with. Also see part one of Kind Fiction Editing – Is…
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Kind Fiction Editing – part 3: Is my writing good enough?
Are you worried about handing over your manuscript? Do you think your writing might not be good enough? Are you concerned that an editor will judge you and your writing? Are you wondering, “Is my writing good enough?” In this final part of a three-part series of blog posts about…
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What Are Beta Readers?
(And Why Should All Novelists Use Them?) Find out what Beta Readers do, how much they cost, and where to find them! What is a Beta Reader? Put simply, a beta reader is someone who will read your book before it is published and give you their opinion. Generally, they…
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Is Perfection Achievable?
Do you want to know how to write the perfect novel? All of my clients want to publish books that are as good as they can possibly be. You have put hours and hours (and hours!) of work into your book. You have probably invested a huge amount of emotional…
