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.”
“Marlowe can’t teach someone how to write, but she can point out where even veteran authors miss the mark.”
“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
“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
“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
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
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!
Besides copyrighting your work, also consider:
Besides editing, also consider these three questions: