I am going to show you a secret that will ensure that you sell more books. Its a book selling secret that publishers have always known — but most don’t come out and just say it. We all know that a stunning cover sells books, we know that great writing will hook readers and we… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Copy Editing
Editing Your Own Book — The Top Ten Tips
Editing your own book can be a stressful and for many writers, a frankly daunting task. At BubbleCow we help writers tackle the problem of editing their own work on a daily basis. Here’s a collection of the top ten tips for editing your own book as suggested by our editors: 1. Be consistent Writing… Read more »
Editing Your Own Novel: The Importance Of Self Editing
All writers know that if they are to stand any chance of successfully pitching their book to an agent or publisher, their book needs to be perfect (or as close to perfect, as possible). To do this, a writer must learn how to self-assess their own work. This article looks at why self-editing is so… Read more »
Copyediting: 3 things to do before you pay for professional copyediting
Copyediting is an essential part of any writer’s life. Whether you are self-publishing or preparing your book for submission to an agent or publisher, you will at some point, consider employing a professional copyeditor. In this article I use my experience of running BubbleCow, a professional copyediting service, to try and outline the three things… Read more »