Self-Publishing

More on vetting editors: work samples

Finding a best-fit editor for your project can be a chore. There’s a sea full of editor-fish but not one of them are alike! A writer must...

Hiring a beta reader

Beta readers are a pivotal part of the self-publishing process. They read your manuscript with the eye of an “average” reader, helping to...

Lowering editing costs

In the editing world, time really is money. Editors have to strike a balance between setting a rate they can live on and completing work...

What kind of editing do you need?

It’s a wide world of freelance editors out there, and not every editor provides the same types, or levels, of editing. Start your search...

Style sheets

One of the first things I learned about that was new to me as a freelance proofreader and editor was style sheet creation. Yet, it’s...

Investing in your writing career

Independent authors are faced with many decisions during the self-publishing process, not least of which is determining what type of...

Sample edits and why you should get one (or more!)

Not everyone knows they should ask for a sample edit when they are searching for the perfect editor for their book. Here’s what you need...

What's in the price?

There are quite a few articles and blogs circulating around amongst indie author and editor Facebook groups on what goes into the cost of...

KDP and IngramSpark comparison

Self-publishing is no simple feat. It requires a lot of time, research, and yes, money. It's easy for hopeful authors to become bogged...

Reputable self-publishing resources

With the whole wide world of the internet out there, it can be a bit daunting to put your book into the hands of total strangers. How can...

You've written a book. Now what?

Pat yourself on the back, first of all. You wrote a book! Let that realization wash over you, then set your novel aside. It's time to...

Watch this space

Hi there! As this is my first blog, an introduction seemed to be the way to start. Welcome to the blog! My name is Sarah Fraps, and I am...