Editing Archives | Now Novel

March 30, 2020

Proofreader tips: 10 paths to a tidier draft

Many books – self-published and traditionally published – could benefit from having had further editing. Here are 10 proofreader tips for a polished draft: 1. Read sentences … Read More

March 10, 2020

7 ways developmental editing elevates your work

Completing the draft of a story is a great achievement. Yet ‘Now what?’ often follows. Developmental editing is valuable for enhancing your manuscript (and your writing skills … Read More

February 17, 2020

Editing and revising: 7 tips from top authors and editors

Editing and revising are often seen as the ‘slog’ part of writing. Yet there is imagination and creativity in this stage of writing, too. Read 7 respected … Read More

December 17, 2019

Editing copy? 8 tips for a word-perfect manuscript

Finishing a draft of your manuscript brings with it a fantastic feeling of accomplishment. Yet great books are made in the writing and editing process. Editing copy … Read More

December 4, 2017

Editing your writing: How to double your efficiency

[Today’s guest post is courtesy of Lisa Lepki, editor at ProWritingAid.] So, you’ve finished your novel; now the real work begins. Editing your writing and rewriting are … Read More

August 10, 2017

Using a book editor: How to get more value

Today we have a guest post courtesy of publishing network Reedsy, a succinct guide to working with a book editor. If you’re not quite at the editing and … Read More

May 25, 2017

How to edit your novel: 8 simple steps

Learning how to edit your novel before a professional editor even sees it is smart. When there are fewer minor errors, a hired editor can focus on large-scale issues: … Read More

September 1, 2016

Manuscript editing: How to cut words when your novel’s too long

Today we have a guest post on manuscript editing by author, blogger and writing teacher Janice Hardy: Cutting words from your manuscripts doesn’t have to be a … Read More

August 15, 2016

Editing novel drafts like a pro: 8 tips

Editing novel drafts requires a specific set of skills. It’s wise to use a professional editor if you are serious about getting published. Even so, editing your … Read More

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