How to Prepare Your Manuscript for Professional Editing – The Ultimate Guide

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Read Time: 5 minutesIntroduction: The Critical First Step in Editing When it comes to publishing a book, the journey from draft to printed masterpiece involves many steps. One of the most important is professional editing. However, before you submit your manuscript to an editor, preparation is key. Think of editing as a fine-tuning process—your manuscript must first be […]

Developmental Editing vs. Copyediting vs. Proofreading – Which One Do You Need?

Abstract artwork showing the transformation of a manuscript through editing phases: fragmented blueprints and puzzle pieces evolving into flowing lines and finally a polished sculptural finish.

Read Time: 3 minutesImagine this: you’ve poured your heart into a manuscript, each word carefully crafted, and now it’s time to polish your work into a masterpiece. But where do you begin? Is it the transformative, big-picture work of developmental editing, the meticulous refinement of copyediting, or the final quality sweep of proofreading? In this guide, we’ll walk […]