by Issachar Projects | Dec 5, 2019 | Book Editing
By Jeff Goins A writer can’t edit his own work. My friend the editor reminds me of this. Often. Especially when I leave typos in a blog post. (Thanks, Robert.) Why is this? Why are writers incapable of editing their work? And why, if you are one, should you not even...
by Issachar Projects | Nov 29, 2019 | Book Editing
Good editing can transform a mediocre piece of content into something great. It’s one of the most important aspects of the writing process, but a surprising number of writers underestimate its value. The Importance of Self-Editing Becoming a good editor of your own...
by Issachar Projects | Nov 4, 2019 | Book Editing
by Roz Morris (@Roz_Morris) Good book editing ensures a book is credible for its market and has the best chance of pleasing its readers. But the editor’s contribution goes well beyond grammar, spelling, and house style. Self-publishers have the opportunity to use an...
by Issachar Projects | Aug 30, 2019 | Book Editing
Finished writing your book? Ready to get on with the tricky job of proofreading it? Great! But let me cut to the chase straight away. I would not recommend that you proofread your manuscript yourself. You see, you’re just too close to the content. You know what you...
by Issachar Projects | Aug 23, 2019 | Book Editing
There are different types of book editing — including proofreading, copy editing, line editing, and developmental editing — for different stages of the publication process. You should be aware of what kind of editing your manuscript needs and what is involved in each...
by Issachar Projects | Aug 6, 2019 | Book Editing
One part creation, one part deletion… The quality of good writing is most often in the editing. We know what it is to create something, that first draft that helps us get our ideas down on paper. But the sharpness and the clarity of our work comes from the...
