Manuscript Help

Manuscript Help · 13 May 2019

Self-Edits: Part Two

Summary: Now that we have our brain in gear (hopefully) and we have some things to consider along the way, let's move back to the self-editing stuff. If you are just joining us, be sure to check out part one of Prepping Your Manuscript for Your Editor, then come back and join us here!

Self-Edits: Prep Your Manuscript for Your Editor

I'm going to start by saying I recommend at least two self-edit rounds. Crazy talk, I know. But first, let's dive into what the heck for. If you know you're going to hire an editor, you might need some convincing to comb through it yourself since that's what you're paying them to do, right? Well, yes and no.

How to: Tend to Suggestions from an Editor

Now you've got your manuscript back, but where do you start? Until you get your own handle on how to tend to an editor's suggestions, here are the suggestions I've accumulated from my clients.