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"A comprehensive modern manual on how to self-edit your book. Written by a professional editor, this book gives you a clear and easy-to-follow process that mirrors the editing that a traditionally published book undergoes. Broken down into structural, sentence-level and proofreading stages, each section is copiously illustrated with before-and-after edited examples. In it you will find answers to all the commonly asked questions, like: ""How long should a chapter be?"" ""Should I have a prologue?"" ""How do I punctuate dialogue properly?"" ""How many characters are too many characters?"" ""How do I write thoughts?"" ""Is passive voice always wrong?"" Included in the appendices are great explanations about other problem areas, like: How to use beta readers What to look for when hiring an editor Editing terminology explained How to write a synopsis The pros and cons of editing software This book will make you a better writer, and save you money on professional editing fees. It is your complete, easy-to-read, bang-up-to-date self-editing solution! Read what other authors and editors have said about it: I have read articles, watched videos etc about writing, but I have learned more from your book than from all of those other sources together. It is also very well-written, precise and with specific examples and makes an enjoyable as well as educational read. ""This is an invaluable resource for a growing subset of writers ... everything I've ever wanted to say to self-publishing authors, presented clearly and respectfully."" ""An invaluable guide for aspiring indie authors. I will cherish this book."" "" I have read it twice now and am reading the first part, the part about developmental editing, for a third time. I expect to read the whole book several more times in the next couple of years."" As recommended by professional editors worldwide."

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This is an invaluable resource for a growing subset of writers. This is everything I've ever wanted to say to self-publishing authors, presented clearly and respectfully. There were a number of topics that I found myself considering in regards to my own fiction writing, and others where, as an editor, I wanted to shout an 'Amen!' The section on PoV was enlightening to me as a writer, and I will be applying your advice in my own writing. I really enjoyed this book! You have a winner here, a much-needed addition to any writer's resource shelf. I think this book will be an invaluable resource for any writer, whether they wish to self-publish or not.

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Richard Bradburn is a professional editor, running editorial.ie, a long-established literary consultancy based in south west Ireland that, thanks to the internet, has a client list that spans four continents. Clients have gone on to self-publish, be traditionally published and be shortlisted for prestigious literary awards. His favourite quote about editing: Editing fiction is like using your fingers to untangle the hair of someone you love. Stephanie Roberts.

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