Editorial Assessments

Many writers believe that self-editing their manuscript or having a friend or family member review it is enough prior to publication. It’s usually not. Without professional...

Finding the right editor for your book manuscript is a very important part of the revision process. An editor that is familiar with your topic or genre will be able...

Many first-time authors do not realize the importance of professional editing, believes Marlan Warren, author and book publicist. Warren says writers can become blind...

Editor Helga Schier explains the different levels of editing and how editors help writers tell their stories. She first identifies the three levels of readability...

Writing a well-crafted manuscript is important, but it won't happen in the first draft. Thorough editing and revision are required to make your story readable. Editor...