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Category: Editing

Editing is vital if you want your writing to have publishable polish.

Find every article on editing in Now Novel’s archives here. Learn about key types of editing such as manuscript evaluations, copy-editing and proofreading, and more.

Find out about the ways developmental editing will elevate your work. Discover how to double your efficiency when self-editing with practical hacks.

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Manuscript formatting: 8 tips to delight editors

Manuscript formatting matters. Layout, spacing, font (typography and font size), plus other details factor into the legibility and appeal of your manuscript. Read 8 tips to ensure … Read More

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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