Self-editing for Self-publishers: Incorporating: A Style Guide for Fiction

A comprehensive modern manual on how to self-edit your book.Written by a professional editor this book gives you a clear and easy-to-follow process that mirrors the editing that a traditionally published book undergoes.Broken down into structural sentence-level and proofreading stages each section is copiously illustrated with before-and-after edited examples.In it you will find answers to all the commonly asked questions like: How long should a chapter be?Should I have a prologue?How do I punctuate dialogue properly?How many characters are too many characters?How do I write thoughts?Is passive voice always wrong?Included in the appendices are great explanations about other problem areas like: How to use beta readersWhat to look for when hiring an editorEditing terminology explainedHow to write a synopsisThe pros and cons of editing softwareThis book will make you a better writer and save you money on professional editing fees. It is your complete easy-to-read bang-up-to-date self-editing solution!Read what other authors and editors have said about it: 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.This is an invaluable resource for a growing subset of writers ... everything Ive ever wanted to say to self-publishing authors presented clearly and respectfully.An invaluable guide for aspiring indie authors. I will cherish this book. 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.As recommended by professional editors worldwide.