Can Freelance Substantive Editors be Right for Authors with Traditional Publishing Goals?
Agents and editors look for manuscripts that need occasional tweaks but already have a solid writing style and author voice.
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Comp Titles
"Comp titles" is short for competitive or comparative titles and refers to already published books that are similar to your manuscript.
Writing a Plot Summary for a Query Letter
In today's querying atmosphere, a good book summary is essential to catching an agent or editor's interest.
Understanding Your Editing Goals
In order to hire an editor who will be worth your time and money, you need to figure out what you are hiring an editor to do. There are...
Budgeting for an Editor
When you are planning to hire an editor, knowing your budget is an important step to make sure you release a finished book.
Creating a Platform Before You are Published
Readers don't rush to the fantasy aisle to see what new titles HarperCollins has released this season. It's the authors they are invested in
Defining Your Genre
To determine your genre, you have to consider the heart of your story.
Why do Publishers have Word Count Requirements?
If you've found the perfect publisher, it can be hard to understand why they would reject your manuscript based solely on a word count.
What Age are you Writing For?
When pitching or marketing a novel, it’s important to know what audience your manuscript is suited for.
Preparing a Manuscript for Submission
Most publishers have very similar requirements. By following some basic general principles, you can get your manuscript looking professional
Writing Resources
If you don’t see the topic you’re looking for on my blog yet, I have made a list of some of my favorite writing advice.
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