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What Is Book Editing?

Every book, no matter how great the first draft, needs

What Is A Trope?

A trope is a storytelling element that has been used

What Is A Beta Reader?

Much as with movies, beta readers are your test audience.

What Is Developmental Editing?

Developmental editing, also known as structural editing, looks at the

Types Of Book Editing

There are four main types of book editing and it's

Structural/developmental editing looks at the big picture of the novel. It focuses on areas such as; plot and character, dialogue, internal story consistency and character motivation, weak areas, plot holes and pacing. It asks the question ‘how can we make this a more compelling story?” Editing – Line Editing A line edit is focused on the prose and the way that you use language, rather than story structure. Do your sentences flow? Is the imagery fresh and vivid? Are your word choices in keeping with the tone of the novel? A line editor also looks for; redundant information, overused words, run-on sentences, action that is unclear, dialogue that can be tightened and clunky phrasing, to name a few things. Editing – Copy Editing Copy editing is a technical focus on prose to make sure it adheres to industry standards. It also encompasses; spelling, grammar, syntax, continuity errors and fact checking. Editing – Proof Reading Proof reading is the final stage of editing and should only be done after you are sure no other changes will be made to the copy. Proof reading is looking for superficial mistakes like typographical errors and punctuation errors. It is almost impossible to effectively proofread your own work. You will almost always see what should be there rather than what is there. It is best to hire a professional proof reader, someone who is experienced and has an eye for the job. #writersofinstagram #writer #WritingTips #editor #editingtips

Do you really need to go through all that editing? Can’t you just write a novel, have a couple of people read it and then upload it to Amazon? Of course you can. But in my experience, writers skip these phases of editing to their detriment. The number one complaint I hear from agents is people rushing their work and submitting things before they are truly ready. Take your time. Do it right. Writing is a marathon, not a sprint. And first impressions count. Make sure you have left no stone unturned in ensuring your novel is the very best it can be before you release it into the world. #writing #WritingTips #editor #editing #bookstagram

How Many Revisions Does It Take Until A Novel Is Ready For Publication? Think of the editing process as an upside-down triangle. You want to work on the biggest things first, such as major structural changes like cutting a character or combing two characters who fulfil the same function. Then work your way down the layers of editing until you reach the very [low-level ]focused editing of copy editing and proof reading. Have a question? DM me :) #writersofinstagram #writer #WritingTips #writingcommunity #writing

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Both showing AND telling have their place in crafting a compelling story #writing #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #WritingTips #writer

How do you write characters that feel real, vivid, and 'lived in'?? You make sure you explore (and share!) their interior life on the page #bookstagram #booktok #editing #editor #editingtips

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