What are the benefits of hiring a specialist editor? Do you need a specialist for your book?
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How to choose an editor for your nonfiction book
I have found the main reason to choose the right editor for your nonfiction book is to avoid the pain!
So, how do you choose the right editor for your book and for you? I shall be your guide from the search, through the long list and to the short list. I’ll provide the necessary information to ensure success in hiring the right editor for your book.
Editor: Do I really need one for my nonfiction book?
By the end of this article, you will have the information you need to decide whether to hire a professional editor to help make your self-publishing journey a successful one.
Traditional v self-publishing: what’s the difference?
If you’re going to publish a book, you need to know that there are broadly two ways to do it. I’ve written a quick guide about the main differences between self-publishing and traditional publishing, which explains the processes, pros and cons in more detail.
eBook formats and ePublishing platforms – things you need to know
Self-publishing is a multifaceted process – from finding an editor for a self-publishing author to deciding where to publish an eBook, there is always something demanding your attention.
In this article we will take a look at two key concepts to understand, the eBook formats and some of the most popular self-publishing platforms in order to help you decide where and how to publish your book.
Breaking down the self-publishing process
Your book, your rules: a step-by-step guide to making the self-publishing process work for you.
Am I ready for an editor?
Am I ready for an editor? How to work out where you are in the self-publishing process.
Why even self-publishing authors should write a book proposal
A book proposal is a document prepared by an author that distills all the reasons their book should exist in one structured format. Although they’re traditionally researched and written as a sort of business plan to ‘sell’ a non-fiction book idea to agents and publishers, I believe a well-thought-out book proposal should be the first step in any non-fiction project, even if you plan to self-publish. Really, I guess we should say a book proposal for indie authors is a development plan because you don’t need to propose your idea to anyone, but whether you call it a book proposal or a development plan they more or less contain the same information and require the same amount of effort.
Writing a book as a business marketing tool
A good proportion of my self-publishing clients are writing their first book as a method of supporting their business goals. Yes, writing a book is a big thing: it’s hard work and often a long process. But those who pen a book – as part of a strategy to market their services, grow their brand awareness and offer customers more – are bold, brave and grabbing attention away from competitors.
Blog name reveal!
So why ‘The Exchange’? There’s also a couple of reasons for the name too. I wanted to nod to the fact that most of my editing work is in the tech sphere. When I was thinking about words that would link with technology and also a blog offering advice about self-publishing and editing, I kept coming back to ‘exchange’. I had recently finished a book on Electronic Data Interchange, or exchanging information.