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Proofreading is the last stage of editing —the final check to ensure your book is error-free before it goes to print. It’s the step that comes after  your manuscript has been professionally laid out by a book interior designer and just before your book is published or ready to be printed for sales. Reality Check #1: Proofreading does not replace other forms of editing. Every book—no matter how many rounds of editing it has gone through—needs a proofread. Never skip the proof

Riggs and Murtaugh going through a line edit Line editing is a detailed, line-by-line edit that focuses on smoothness, clarity, and readability  while preserving your unique voice and style. It usually comes after a developmental edit and before copyediting, if your manuscript needs sentence-level refinement in addition to grammar and punctuation. Not every writer needs a line edit, but many choose to go through this stage to ensure their manuscript reads as polished, engagin

When your manuscript is complete (post-developmental edit if you did one), the next step to check off your list is copyediting. This is the most familiar form of editing, and it’s also one of the most essential ones. What's more, a copyedit is not the same as having your manuscript proofread. Those are two very different services that tackle different issues at different stages of your manuscript . (I'm writing a post about proofreading which will come out shortly). A copyedi

In this post I share information on what a developmental edit is, and when you might need it.

In this post I share productivity resources that help me with my daily writing and editing work.

Ten easy tips to make sure your memoir manuscript gets the best revision possible.

Memoir Writing Part 2, where we discuss, the positive things and surprises that came out of these author's memoir projects.

I've asked a few of my past clients to share their thoughts here, about their own memoir-writing journey.

Client Edward Kuehn shares with me thoughts about his memoir writing experience.

6 quick tips on what you need to consider if you'd like to have your work translated.

Quick and easy tips for spotting overused words in your work, so you can elevate your writing.

Every family has a good story to tell. How do you know if you should write your family memoir? Let me share with you Ed's story.

Save your money and time by knowing these 8 things every writer should know about their work before hiring an editor.