Why Is Editing So Expensive? Indie Author Minute
By BookBaby author Indie Author Minute This “Indie Author Minute” video offers insight into why manuscript editing services cost what they do, what you can expect from your edit, and why a professional...
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By BookBaby author Indie Author Minute In this “Indie Author Minute” video, BookBaby Publishing Specialist Maddi Callaghan clears up the confusion with some common publishing jargon you’ll encounter on...
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By BookBaby author Andre Calilhanna Andre Calilhanna, BookBaby Blog editor, and Janna Lopez, creative writing coach, book guide, and Land of Enchantment writing retreat leader, talk about writing and...
View ArticleWhy You Need an Editor for Your Book
By BookBaby author Lauren Davish Book editing is a necessary step in the publishing process, but what type of editing will you need? What do different editors do? Estimated reading time: 7 minutes When...
View ArticleWhat is Copy Editing and Does Your Book Need It?
By BookBaby author Lauren Davish Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Copy editing is one of the most critical steps you need to take to ensure your book is ready to publish. The copy-editing process will...
View ArticleAffect vs. Effect: How to Choose the Right Word
By BookBaby author Philip Kinsher Estimated reading time: 5 minutes When writing, selecting the precise words to convey your intended meaning is crucial. Among the many common stumbling blocks writers...
View ArticleWhen Should I Use a Colon, Semicolon, and Dash?
By BookBaby author Philip Kinsher Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Punctuation marks (a question mark, comma, dash, etc.) play a crucial role in conveying meaning and enhancing clarity in writing....
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