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Most publishers have a style guide. This can influence and inform how a book is edited and proofread, by applying a consistent set of rules to the text in terms grammar, spelling, formatting, punctuation, etc. Wordcatcher uses New Hart’s Rules …
Editing is a crucial part of the publishing process. Without it, books appear unprofessional and amateurish. Worse still, a poorly edited book will attract negative reviews, killing it stone dead. In our experience, many authors believe that their submitted work …
Do you look for different people to undertake different levels of edit? The simple answer is… maybe. Some editors edit at all levels and proofread as well. Some editors don’t proofread. Some editors only copy edit. Most people advertising as …
As a writer, understanding the editing process can sometimes be a little confusing. Understanding the editing process is crucial as professional editing of a book will help make your book the best it can possibly be, receive better reviews and …