We all like to save money while enjoying quality goods and services. It's no different with editing. Editing can be quite pricey and rightfully so because editors spend hours intensely focusing on each manuscript. But editing does not have to cost a ton of money. There are many ways to save money on editing as long as you are willing to put in the work. Here are eight ways to save those pennies. 1. Read Before You Write The number one piece of advice I give to writers is to r

Deciding whether to self-publish or traditionally publish can be difficult. Both of these routes have pros and cons, and it's worth thinking about which one suits you best before you jump into one or the other. First, ask yourself why you want to publish. Do you want to be the next Julie Murphy or NK Jemisin? Do you want to publish a memoir only for your family and friends? The purpose of your writing and the audience of your work will help determine what publishing journey f

One of the hot topics in the writing and editing world is editing rates. How much do editors charge? How much should editors charge? Both independent authors and new freelance editors want to know about the money side of the business. Before we dive into how editors determine their rates and what authors can expect to pay, we need to remember that both editors and authors are human beings who need to make a living. Editors need to make enough to cover their grocery bills, ren

Do you ever wonder how editors keep everything consistent when they edit? How do they know which spellings to use and whether an author uses the Oxford comma? Answer: they use style sheets and style guides! Style sheets and style guides are life savers for editors. They make our lives so much easier and keep the editing process efficient. Style sheets Style sheets are documents where editors keep track of all the stylistic decisions they make, and sometimes content points as