You’ve received your editorial feedback, you’ve had time to read it through and let any big emotions ease, and now you are ready to make some choices and changes. But how? In my last blog post, 5 ways to prepare for and handle editorial feedback without losing confidence, I discussed how to manage the emotional side of receiving editorial feedback, but […]
Tag Archives: Fiction Manuscript Editing
Developmental Editing, Feedback, Manuscript Editing
5 ways to prepare for and handle editorial feedback without losing confidence
30
Jun
Jun
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
16
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 – […]
19
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) […]