How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Authors Write a Better Novel
“Marlowe can’t teach someone how to write, but she can point out where even veteran authors miss the mark.”
Writing and Editing
Proofreading May Not Be What You Think It Is: The 3 Stages of Book Editing
“All three types of editors—developmental editors, copy editors, and proofreaders— work closely with authors throughout the process, and self-publishing authors always have the final say on all editorial decisions.” —Erin Willard, copyeditor
Rights Reversion and What to Do After Reversion
“Asking for your rights and starting down the road of self-publishing a backlist can be overwhelming. But breaking down the project into smaller tasks makes the job manageable.” —Elizabeth S. Craig
How I Start a Book Edit
“The style sheet is not just for me, but also for the author and anyone else who will work on the manuscript such as another editor, the designer, and the proofreader. If there is a question about the spelling of a word or choice of reference style, for example, the style sheet may be consulted for standardization. -Katie Barry, editor
Copyright, Fair Use, and the Publishing of The Lost Chapters by Leslie Schwartz
Don’t always assume rights are owned by the author. Just look at the mess between Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson and Sony/ATV regarding ownership of the Beatles’ music catalogue…” -Leslie Schwartz, author, The Lost Chapters
5 Tips for Editing within a Budget (Before Design and Layout Begins)
- Family and friends vs. professionals
- Why contracts are important
- Sample edits should be free
- Editing Word vs PDF files
Is Your Book Ready To Self-Publish?
Leslie’s 12-step checklist begins with putting your manuscript in a drawer for as long as you can stand it. Step 12 is write your acknowledgments.
Copyediting doesn’t begin until step 10!
Book Editing and Self-Publishers—Fewer Than 50% Hire a Professional Editor
- Self-published author survey results
- Three key editing roles for self-publishers
- How to find editors
5 Reasons to Consult an Attorney About Publishing Law Before You Publish Your eBook
Besides copyrighting your work, also consider:
- Use of images
- Attribution/credit
- Use of trademarks
Turning Blog Posts into eBooks—5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Begin
Besides editing, also consider these three questions:
- Do you have the necessary permissions?
- Do you have enough quality?
- Will you sell it, or use it for leads?