The Importance of Editing and Proofreading in Self-Publishing: How to Polish Your Manuscript to Perfection

So, you’ve finished your manuscript. Congratulations! That’s a huge accomplishment. But before you hit that “publish” button, there’s one critical step you must take: editing and proofreading. In the world of self-publishing, where you’re responsible for every aspect of your book’s production, ensuring your manuscript is polished and error-free is essential for success. Why Editing and Proofreading Are Crucial Editing and proofreading are more than just correcting typos and grammatical errors. These processes ensure your … Read more

How to Standardize the Punctuation in a Manuscript Before Submitting or Formatting Your Book

In a previous post, I showed you how to Remove The Extra Sections, Breaks, and Spaces Before Submitting or Formatting Your Book. This is not the only messy situation you might encounter in your manuscript. Your punctuation can be just as inconsistent, which causes major issues when formatting your book. Plus, your book looks sloppy, and sloppy books get bad reviews. Below is an example of inconsistent punctuation. Forgive my pathetic use of ellipsis and … Read more