Author of kooky cosy mysteries, cookbooks, general fiction and children's adventure stories.
You've edited the first draft of your novel/non-fiction book and prepared the second version. Good work! It's looking okay. You're a little closer to the finish line. It's still not great, but it's okay. So, what's next? You guessed it. You need to edit it. This edit is more comprehensive than the first draft edit,… Continue reading The second draft edit and beyond – free downloadable checklist
So, you’ve finished your first draft… What do you do once you’ve finished congratulating yourself and dancing around the room? Put the book/story aside for a couple of weeks. Then get ready to revise it. A review of your first draft should involve checking the structure and content of the story. Need more information? You can download… Continue reading Editing your first draft – Hints and tips (free download)
Congratulation! You're nearly there. Your book has gone through multiple edits, numerous changes, and many an eye has been cast over the text. It's been sent to the printers (be it through a self-publishing firm or a traditional publisher) and you've now been sent a document to review. What's a print-proof? A print-proof shows you… Continue reading How to edit a print proof – Free checklist for download.
Are you in the process of self-publishing a book? Do you need some advice on what to do and when? You can download my free self-publishing checklist to help you with your planning. It's a great place to start. self-publisher-checklist You can find this and other handy resources and tools on the Resources page. I will… Continue reading Self Publisher’s Checklist
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