Editing

Beta Readers Done Right

We spend months or even years building our narrative world, shaping our characters, and polishing our prose. The question is, will readers see what we do? That's where beta readers come in.

Edit For Your Audience

Editing is about much more than fixing typos — it's about shaping the book into a meaningful experience for the reader.

Drafting to Editing

A look at my process from drafting to editing. Since self-editing is such an important part of self-publishing, let's dive in.

Revising After Publishing

As an indie author, you're in control — which means you can revise your work even after you've published it. Here is why and how to use that superpower wisely.

Edit with Text-To-Speech

Your manuscript is your hand-crafted treasure, and polishing it to perfection is crucial. Here is the game-changing practice of listening to your manuscript with text-to-speech as a step in editing.

With or Without an Editor

Can we afford to work with editors? Conversely, can we afford not to? Editing is tough, especially for people like me with dyslexia. Here is how I think about the types of editors, the costs, and the free alternatives.