One of the most common questions asked about self-publishing is: How much does it cost to self-publish? That’s a difficult question to answer in any simple or easy way. A cheeky response to a question involving an almost infinite number of unknown variables is asking, in return, the following: “How long is a piece of string?” Yes, the reality is
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by Terry Odell As authors, we want to provide the best possible experience for our readers. That means providing a well-edited book, and I don’t put anything out there that hasn’t been run past my critique partners, beta readers, and a professional editor. The more eyes on the manuscript, the better. But I’ve learned you need ears on the manuscript
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Live from his role as a Guest Instructor at Superstars Writing Seminars (TEACHING YOU THE BUSINESS OF BEING A WRITER) in Colorado Springs, CO, KWL Director Mark Lefebvre interviews Joshua Essoe, freelance editor. Having met Joshua through networking (one of the recommended ways to find a good editor is by talking to other writers, which is what Mark did), and
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by Gloria Kopp When writing creatively, it is important that the words flow well. But it is equally important that the words are correct. Spelling, punctuation and grammar are important parts of any written piece. You might find that if yours aren’t up to scratch, many readers or potential agents will switch off to your writing. Imagine your frustration. Your
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By Gloria Kopp In today’s marketplace, getting your work out there is often considered more crucial than checking it for errors first. As good as it feels to be the first with a new story, though, it’s embarrassing when readers pick up on the mistakes you made in your haste to get published. Here’s the most common errors writers make when
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