An Editor Makes Your Book Better!

Regardless of whether you are planning on self-publishing or submitting your book manuscript to an agent or a traditional publisher, you will want to make sure it is in the best form possible!

Why?

Because it’s your baby. This is your story. Your name is on it as the author. And, with your name, your credibility and expertise are at stake.

But there is one small problem that has big consequences.

You are too close to the story. Sometimes you are so close to your story that it’s hard to see it any other way. But, let go you must, if even a little, to see how others perceive and receive your message.

Whom should you ask?

Well, you certainly don’t want your best friend (or even worse, a family member) to be reading your book, critiquing it, or editing it.

Why?

Your loved ones won’t want to hurt your feelings. Or, while they may be good grammarians and perfect spellers, they may not have the skill set to edit a book.

This is because editing is more than grammar and spelling. While those things are important, your message is paramount.

Thus, you need an impartial professional editor who can:

•  Point out gaps, character flaws, missing information,

•  Help you structure your work better,

•  Make your writing flow, and

•  Sharpen your message so that it resonates with readers.

A great editor will also respect your writing’s personality, voice, and style, all the while making your work sound professional, clean, and well-polished.

An awesome editor will also:

• Take the time to thoroughly read and understand your manuscript and your message,

• Look for ways to improve it, and

• Help you improve as a writer.

Need an editor? The Author’s Writer can help you as a developmental editor and a line editor.