The link below is to an article that takes a look at editing in the writing process.
For more visit:
https://blog.bookbaby.com/2019/07/is-your-manuscript-ready-for-editing/
Category Archives: Book – Editor
Gatekeepers
The link below is to an article that looks at ‘gatekeepers,’ which in this case are those who keep bad books back from entering the ‘book fold’ – i.e. those with poor spelling, poor grammar, etc. This, I believe, is an important issue when there are so many self-publishing options out there. Sure, I believe in free trade and the right of pretty much anyone to sell what they like – but I also believe in quality and products that are fit for purpose.
For more visit:
https://authorkristenlamb.com/2019/07/gatekeepers-good-books-trophy-fishing-in-a-literary-tsunami/
How to Become a Book Editor
The link below is to an article that takes a look at how to become a book editor.
For more visit:
https://bookriot.com/2019/07/11/how-to-become-a-book-editor/
Australia: Editor Wages
The link below is to an article that takes a look at conditions and wages for Australian book editors.
For more visit:
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/mar/29/the-book-industry-isnt-dead-thats-just-an-excuse-to-keep-salaries-low
Importance of Proofreading
The link below is to an article that takes a look at the importance of proofreading.
For more visit:
https://madgeniusclub.com/2018/01/08/the-importance-of-proofreading/
Article: Book Editing
The link below is to an article that looks at book editing.
For more visit:
http://blog.bookbaby.com/2013/08/how-to-edit-your-own-book/
Article: Book Editing
The link below is to an article that looks at both myths and truths concerning book editing.
For more visit:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-kudler/book-editing_b_2990583.html
Article: Ebook Formatting
The link below is to an article that looks at ebook formatting, with links to ten other articles.
For more visit:
http://blog.bookbaby.com/2012/08/the-top-10-articles-on-ebook-formatting/
Article: Future of Editors
The link below is to an article that asks the question, ‘is the editor dead?’
For more visit:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tasha-smith/is-the-editor-dead_b_1975216.html
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