Editing & Proofreading

So, you want to be a proofreader?

Do you dream of eliminating typos from your favourite books or magazines? Do you find yourself spotting errors in adverts, […]

Do you need alpha or beta readers for your book?

Alpha? Beta? These Greek semantics serve a different purpose in the writing process. New and veteran authors alike find these […]

Yes, you really need a book editor. Ηere’s why

Do You Really Need a Book Editor? Yes, and This Is Why

by Hana Walker Imagine this: you’ve dedicated the past couple of years to working on a new book that you […]

How to tell a good book editor from a bad one

How to Tell a Good Editor from a Bad One

by Phoebe Geary In today’s industry, securing the right editor can mean the difference between your book’s make or break. […]

The 10 types of book editors you’ll come across

What Type of Editor Do You Want to Work with The editors inside guide to editors

As an author or aspiring author, you’ll no doubt find yourself working with an editor at some point. In our last blog, we looked at the various types […]

How to tell what type of author you are. Sincerely, your editor

If you’re an author or aspiring to be one, you’ll probably end up working with an editor at some point, […]

Hiring an editor: The good, the bad, and the necessary

If you’re thinking about hiring a freelance editor for your book, you might be wondering what it’s like to work […]

Which is the best proofreading software – Grammarly or Word’s Spellchecker?

Whether you’ve written a blog, a book, or some website content, you no doubt know that the text needs proofreading […]

Writers, here is how editing and proofreading differ

As a writer or author, you may want a professional to add that extra polish to your work. But do […]

This is why you don’t spot your own typos

Have you ever written a blog, proofread it, and posted it—only for someone to point out a glaring typo? Or […]

How much does professional book editing cost?

You’ve written a book. You’ve done some self-editing. You’ve made the decision to hire an editor and you’re ready to […]

Should you really hire an editor for your next book?

I was delighted to be featured as a guest blogger on author Sally Jenkins’ writing blog recently. You can check […]

How to find the perfect editor for your book

You might have the perfect date or partner for Valentine’s day, but how do you find the perfect editor for […]