Self-editing for Self-publishers

<h4>A comprehensive modern manual on how to self-edit your book.</h4><p><br></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Written by a professional editor</strong><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> this book gives you a clear and easy-to-follow process that mirrors the editing that a traditionally published book undergoes.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Broken down into </span><strong style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>structural</strong><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> </span><strong style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>sentence-level</strong><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> and </span><strong style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>proofreading</strong><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> stages each section is copiously illustrated with before-and-after edited examples.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>In it you will find answers to </span><strong style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>all</strong><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> the commonly asked questions like:</span></p><ul><li><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>How long should a chapter be?</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Should I have a prologue?</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>How do I punctuate dialogue properly?</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>How many characters are too many characters?</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>How do I write thoughts?</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Is passive voice always wrong?</span></li></ul><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Included in the appendices are great explanations about other problem areas like:</span></p><ul><li><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>How to use beta readers</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>What to look for when hiring an editor</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Editing terminology explained</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>How to write a synopsis</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>The pros and cons of editing software</span></li></ul><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>This book will make you a better writer </span><strong style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>and</strong><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> save you money on professional editing fees. It is your complete easy-to-read bang-up-to-date self-editing solution!</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Read what other authors and editors have said about it:</span></p><p><br></p><p><em style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>I have read articles watched videos etc about writing but I have learned more from your book than from all of those other sources together. It is also very well-written precise and with specific examples and makes an enjoyable as well as educational read.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>This is an invaluable resource for a growing subset of writers ... everything I've ever wanted to say to self-publishing authors presented clearly and respectfully.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>An invaluable guide for aspiring indie authors. I will cherish this book.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> I have read it twice now and am reading the first part the part about developmental editing for a third time. I expect to read the whole book several more times in the next couple of years.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>As recommended by professional editors worldwide</strong><em style=color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>.</em></p>