Editing

Sharing a book you’ve written is like introducing a child you’ve raised. You’ve poured your heart and soul into it. You want it to be excellent. And it can be — but no one can do it alone. That’s why book editing services are so important. Why Do You Need a Professional Editor? Authors are…

The joy and excitement you experience when you release your book into the world can quickly be replaced with fear and anxiety. The social climate today has become a haven for “cancel-culture” and “fake news.” Any misinformation can potentially discredit you and cause your book to get boycotted and “canceled.” To avoid falling victim to…

All aspects of the making of a book are important, but in the hierarchy of things that are important, your editor is near the top. You may have given your book legs, but your editor will give it wings. Being able to handle the feedback you’re getting from them, be it good or bad, is…

It’s important to know which kind of edit you need and why you need professional book editing services to ensure you publish the best book possible. When talking about book editing, we’re talking about a variety of services.  For example, a developmental edit includes feedback on big picture stuff; a line edit includes rewrites, improved…

When you finish your rough draft, that wonderful moment may be overshadowed by realizing that revision is 80 percent of the work involved in book writing. Although a polished and clean book improves your chances of success, it won’t save a poorly written story.  Or the developmental assessment, which requires significant rewriting, improved word choice,…

Did you know that your Palmetto editor is also working towards getting your book ready for formatting? The editor won’t create a print-ready layout like a graphic designer does, but does prepare your Word document so your book’s interior can be designed for print without a glitch. This involves looking at nonprinting characters (explained below)…

You’ve written a book, congratulations! Now comes the next most important part of the process. Do you know how to choose an editor for your book? Finding a book editor can be a complex process. Namely, where do you go to find a freelance editor? Who do you turn to if you’re looking for self-publishing…