Sentences with phrase «on hiring a professional editor»

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This instance does show us that because of community bias, the community may not be a perfect tool for editorial control, but does this allow us to make the case for having professional (hired) editors / moderators on socially driven news sites?»

I then hired a professional editor and a graphic designer, worked with the company 1106 Design on the formatting, and submitted it to Amazon.

So my question is, would someone like me, that thinks they have a great story but knows structure and / or grammar needs help, would it be useful to hire a new / cheaper editor to get the main wrinkles out then spend more time on it myself after that AND THEN hire a more professional editor?

You should do at least two to three revisions on your own before hiring a professional editor — don't bring in a professional until you have made the book the best you possibly can on your own.

After self - editing your work, it's time to hire a professional Editor to put the finishing touches on your book, to make it shine.

«Critics forget that not all authors have the capability, inclination or time to take on the responsibility to vet and hire editors and cover designers, or to take the time to format, produce, distribute and manage their ebook, or to engage with marketing professionals, or manage the back office duties of accounts receivables.

But I and many of my other author friends treat this professionally and hire a reputable cover artist (mine is used by traditional houses); hire a developmental / content editor AND a copyeditor AND one or more proofreaders (many of whom are from traditional houses and are working on the side); and hire a professional formatter.

The book sat under the bed for about two years, then I took it out and hired a professional editor and we worked together on it for about a year or two before I put it back under the bed again.

In addition, you can also hire a professional editor to improve the content you've completed on your own.

But from what your agent has requested I'd recommend that before sending anything back to him, you consider hiring a professional developmental editor to help you put together a proper proposal and, most importantly, to work with you on revising the manuscript to develop the narrative arc, your character and other elements as necessary to bring it to the level an agent and publisher would expect.

Once the professional editor or editors (you may need more than one) complete their work and you make the changes they suggest, you will then again says, Done,» and go on to hire a professional proofreader.

She planned to stick her book up on Kindle and didn't understand my advice to hire a professional editor.

They must rely on beta readers, other writers in groups, and professional «hired gun» freelance editors to help them identify and develop the potential in their work.

Alternatives: hire people on Fiverr.com, hire a professional editor, exchange manuscripts with other writers, ask early readers

Sandy — exactly, which is why I formed my own publishing company, hired a professional book designer, editors, and a PR firm — all of which led to a good Kirkus review, «free» book reviews in two major newspapers, two front - page newspaper articles, book signings at prominent book sellers, the book becoming a «Hot New Release» on Amazon, and the book enjoying best - seller status on Amazon going on four months.

In their hurry, they forgo important steps like workshopping the book, spending time on revision, hiring a professional editor and cover designer, and developing their platforms.

It's cheaper to hire a professional editor oneself than to take such low royalties at a TP just to have their editors work on the book.

Of course, hiring a professional editor does come with a price tag, and most freelancers calculate their costs based on the number of words.

So it's vital for authors to have realistic expectations about hiring and working one - on - one with their own professional book editor.

Two places where you should always be willing to spend top dollar on your book are when acquiring a professional book cover and hiring a professional editor.

Whether you hire a professional resume writer to manage the process or work on it yourself, you should never be your own editor.