Every writer has been there. You complete a story you absolutely love and ask someone for feedback; maybe a loved one, or a teacher or even a professional editor. Then the dread starts to kick in. It suddenly feels real that your work could be completely rubbish and someone is about to crush your dreams. This is a common fear among writers, especially new writers. As is the spike […]
Developmental Editing, Manuscript Editing
Why Fiction Editing costs so much, and 5 ways to make it more affordable
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Jun
Jun
As a new writer, the price of editing knocked me on my arse the first time I looked into it. I was quoted £1000+ for an initial edit and thought that editing couldn’t be for someone like me – an indie writer working on her first book. When I didn’t know if I was even going to make money off my book, this price seemed unattainable. But […]
02
Jun
Jun
When new writers think of editing, they usually think about Copy Editing – the type that fixes spelling, grammar and punctuation. But there’s plenty of other types, and all play their part in the Editing process. I spoke about these in my last blog – The 5 Types of Fiction Manuscript Editing –, but as a Developmental Editor, I wanted to drill down into the specific details of my favourite kind. A Developmental Edit – […]
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May
May
So, you’ve written a story, that’s the hard part done, right? Well, yes and no. Firstly, congratulations, you’ve achieved a goal many set out to do but never accomplish. Secondly, brace yourself for the world of Manuscript Editing. When I finished my first story, I thought a quick once over by me, a friend and maybe a professional (if I wanted to be fancy) […]
Welcome to my Blog on Editing I think I’m going to need a catchier title than that! Here you can read to stay up to date with insights into editing, advice from an editor (me), shared stories and experiences, and tips on writing. Please read along and share your own thoughts!