Book Editing

While it may not be an obvious perk, having a book editor as a sister-in-law can be a valuable asset in many ways. Insight into the Publishing Industry: A book editor can provide valuable insight into the publishing industry, which can be helpful if you or a family member is…

Dating a book editor can be a uniquely enriching experience for writers and non-writers alike. While there are no guarantees in life, there are certainly a few potential benefits to dating a book editor that may appeal to many people: Writing Support: One of the most obvious benefits of dating…

Book editors play a crucial role in the publishing industry, helping authors refine their work and bringing new books to life. Like any profession, book editing attracts people with different personalities, strengths, and weaknesses. Here are some of the different personalities you might encounter in the world of book editing: …

My new business — The Writing Prof Editorial Services — The Writing Prof publication is spinning off into a business — The Writing Prof Editorial Services. The Writing Prof blog will remain the communications newsletter for my editing/coaching/writing business. You can find my website at The Writing Prof Editorial Services (https://leehornbrook.com). …

Book editing services and dog grooming services are two very different self-employed businesses. Here are some ways in which these businesses differ: Nature of Work Book editing services involve working with written content, such as novels, non-fiction books, or academic papers. An editor’s primary task is to improve the quality…

And why one small edit took three days to make — In October 2022, I published a book, both in paperback and Kindle editions, via Amazon KDP. It all went smoothly — I downloaded the template they provide for the trim size I had selected, I pasted in my content, did a bit of tweaking, uploaded it to KDP, checked the…

Introduction Publishing your own book is a daunting process for even the most experienced writers. There are so many things that go into publishing your own book that it can quickly become overwhelming and frustrating. Many authors get stuck at certain points in the process because they don’t know how to…

“Pain Now for Clarity Later” When it was all done and I wasn’t in love with him anymore, I spent years afterward trying to pinpoint where it all went south between Stephen Gyllenhaal and me. More important, I tried to figure out where it all went south between Stephen and his muse. Was he a…