Mar 13So, You Want to Be a Proofreader?Do you dream of eliminating typos from your favourite books or magazines? Do you find yourself spotting errors in adverts, menus, and billboards? If so, being a proofreader might just be your ideal job! But what does it take to become a proofreader? Do you need a degree? And how…Proofreading4 min readProofreading4 min read
Mar 6How to Choose an Editor or ProofreaderSo, you’ve written a book, blog post, article, or essay, and now you need an editor or perhaps a proofreader. But how do you know who to choose? With the plethora of editors and freelancers out there, how do you know who the best freelancer is for you? …4 min read4 min read
Mar 3Writing a Book in a Non-Native LanguageAs a nonfiction book editor, I’m often asked whether it’s possible to publish a book as a non-native speaker or writer, and my answer is always of course you can! In fact, as a freelance editor I work with non-native authors fairly often, and when I worked in-house for a…4 min read4 min read
Feb 24How to Self-Publish Your Book: A Step-by-Step GuideAs a book editor, authors often ask me how to self-publish a book and what the self-publishing process entails. In this article, I’ll run through the self-publishing process, the people you may need to hire, and the options. The rise of self-publishing has provided a great alternative for authors who…5 min read5 min read
Feb 19Introduction or Preface: Is There Really a Difference?When you’re writing a nonfiction book, you might wonder what the difference is between an introduction and a preface. Do you need both? And what about a foreword? As an editor, I’m often asked by authors what the difference is between a preface and an introduction. …Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Feb 17Editor Secrets: How Long Will it Take to Edit and Publish Your Book?As a book editor, I often get approached by authors who have just finished writing and now need an editor. They’re usually delighted to have finished and think the hard work is over and their book will be published soon. What many authors fail to factor is how long the…Editing4 min readEditing4 min read
Feb 145 Books to Gift Your Loved One“Books make great gifts because they have whole worlds inside of them.” (Neil Gaiman) We all know Valentine’s Day — the season of red roses, heart-shaped chocolates, and endless rom-coms. However, most people will have never heard of ‘International Book Giving Day.’ Both holidays share two things in common; 1.)…Valentines5 min readValentines5 min read
Feb 13To Publish or Self-Publish? That Is the Special Question…Well, that’s what Shakespeare might be asking if he was still alive. Indeed, it’s the question on many a budding author’s lips. As manuscript editors, our authors often ask: should I self-publish or look for a traditional publisher? …Publishing7 min readPublishing7 min read
Feb 10How to Write a Nonfiction Book: 10 Simple StepsWe’ve all heard the saying “Everyone has one good book in them” or some variation. In fact, the original quote was by journalist Christopher Hitchens, who stated, “Everyone has a book in them and that, in most cases, is where it should stay.” Hitchens was presumably talking about novels. Indeed…Writing6 min readWriting6 min read
Feb 6New Nonfiction Releases for February 2023It’s not the season of love — it’s the season of history books and war memoirs. Take a look at new nonfiction in February 2023. — January is for recovering from the festive season. February is the real beginning. This month there are so many new nonfiction releases, they’re quickly filling up our Goodreads Reading Challenge. …New Nonfiction3 min readNew Nonfiction3 min read
