Why Independent Authors Need A Book Editor
Book editing is an essential part of the writing and publishing process, that will consume many rounds when producing a manuscript through a professional publishing house. As an independent author, however, there are particular luxuries and processes that may have to be adjusted or eliminated in the name of resources, finances, accessibility, or expertise. Copyediting should not be one of those cuts. By nature, most authors already have a way with words, sentence structure, punctuation, and can maneuver their way through a Google Doc, Microsoft Word document, or word processing program. Regardless of the preferred method of recording the literary masterpiece (by hand, or on your smart phone or tablet, perhaps?), it is still important to have another set of eyes go over your words. Having a friend or family member read your book is a great idea...but it is still crucial to have a skilled editor give your manuscript a careful scan. Here are a few specific reasons why even independent aut