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José Pablo Iriarte on How His Experience as a Teacher Influences His Writing
José Pablo Iriarte
Choosing a genre can be a complex process, especially if an author begins writing without an audience in mind. While it’s recommended that authors know who their audience is before beginning their manuscript , not every author is aware of who he or...
over 6 years ago
Fiction
Identifying Your Genre
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Book Editing Terms You Should Know
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If you’re editing your manuscript for the first time, there are probably at least a few editing terms you’re not completely familiar with. We’ve assembled a glossary of common terms with brief definitions to help you navigate your way through this...
over 6 years ago
Basic Editing
Common Mistakes
Creating a Brand - article
Luke Sandler
An author’s brand is based on how the public perceives the particular tone or feel of that author’s writing without being tied down to any specific title or characters. What makes Charlene Harris a brand is knowing what you are going to get from reading...
over 8 years ago
Marketing Plan
Research
What are beta readers, and how can I find a few to read my manuscript and provide feedback?
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Question: What are beta readers, and how can I find a few to read my manuscript and provide feedback? Answer: Before publishing a manuscript, there are several stages of editing and revisions an author must go through to produce the best book possible...
over 1 year ago
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I’ve finally completed my book manuscript! So, now what? Do I need to get it edited? Look for a publisher?
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Question: I’ve finally completed my book manuscript! So, now what? Do I need to get it edited? Look for a publisher? Answer: Congratulations on completing your manuscript! You are in an elite group of writers and should be incredibly proud of your...
over 1 year ago
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How to Self-Edit Your Book Manuscript: 4 Easy Ways to Enhance Readability
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A common misconception about revising a manuscript is that your work is done after the copy editing is complete. This proofreading is essential to clean grammar and clear clutter , but it also makes it possible to see ideas on the page and make stylistic...
over 6 years ago
Basic Editing
Proofreading
How can I find a ghostwriter that is a good fit for my book idea?
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Question: How can I find a ghostwriter that is a good fit for my book idea? Answer: Is there a message or story you are longing to share with the world, but are uncertain how to turn that idea into something others can benefit from and enjoy? Or...
over 1 year ago
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I have nearly finished draft 1 of my novel. I often hear people do multiple drafts. Is there a particular approach that seems to work best in editing each draft?
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Question: I have nearly finished draft 1 of my novel. I often hear people do multiple drafts. Is there a particular approach that seems to work best in editing each draft? Answer: The book editing process can differ greatly for every author. Some...
over 4 years ago
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Why Accurate Comp Titles Are Important in a Book Proposal
Stephanie Newton
As an Associate Publisher with the W Publishing Group, a commercial nonfiction imprint of Thomas Nelson, Stephanie Newton reviews many manuscripts and book proposals that are submitted for consideration. The pitches and proposals that stand out to her...
over 1 year ago
Traditional Publishing
Book Proposals
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