Editorial passes vs. rounds
"Passes" and "rounds" are common terms used in book publishing, but their meanings can often become confused. There are, in general,...
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- Aug 11
- 6 min
Elements of a successful book: reviews
In this final post in the Elements of a Successful Book blog series, I'm talking reviews—what they are, different types, how to get them,...
- Jul 20
- 2 min
Elements of a successful book: metadata
Metadata feels like a nebulous term, and for many writers, it’s components seem hard to pin down. However, it’s vital that your book has...
- Jul 6
- 5 min
Elements of a successful book: the back cover blurb
You’ve written your book and edited the heck out of it, and you don’t want to deal with it anymore. Sounds about right? But then you...
- Jun 22
- 3 min
Elements of a successful book: title
Book titles and subtitles feel pretty basic—every book has a title (at least), and I don’t think it’s controversial to say that your book...
- Apr 15
- 5 min
US copyright and permissions
What every writer should know Confusion about intellectual property, copyright, and permissions abound in the self-publishing world. It...
- Apr 1
- 4 min
Client story: manuscript review
I’ve received quite a few questions about my new manuscript review service. First, I want to say, no, this is not a review like you might...
- Feb 16
- 5 min
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...
- Nov 17, 2022
- 3 min
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...
- Nov 10, 2022
- 3 min
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...
- Nov 3, 2022
- 4 min
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...
- Oct 27, 2022
- 3 min
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...
- Sep 29, 2022
- 4 min
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...
- Sep 22, 2022
- 5 min
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...
- Sep 13, 2022
- 7 min
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...
- Aug 29, 2022
- 2 min
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...
- Aug 23, 2022
- 4 min
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...
- Aug 19, 2022
- 4 min
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...
- Aug 16, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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