Learn about research into a first-time author's emotional investment in their edit, and the business recommendations for editors based on this research.

Would you like to know what happens when you send your work to a professional proofreader? In this blog post, I walk you through how I approach proofreading – step by step – to make sure your writing is ready to connect with your readers. If you're thinking about working with me, this will give you a clear idea of my process and what you can expect.

Learn about prelims for your self-published book and why they are important, including ISBNs.

On Christmas Eve, I received confirmation that I have become an Advanced Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP)! This means that I’ve demonstrated ‘a high level of professional competence and substantial experience’. I can’t begin to say how chuffed I am about this. This was a goal on my five-year plan and I’ve arrived a year earlier than I’d planned. APM has been in my plan since I started LdC Editorial in 2017.

Discover how a style sheet with editorial report can bring structure, consistency, and clarity to your business book. I explain how traditional publishers use style sheets, how I create them for self-publishing authors, and how they support your publishing journey.

I was asked a question specifically about ‘professional mentoring’ for my video series, The Editorial Cuppa. Professional mentoring has a formality to it that implies more than a casual relationship, so it may come with a commitment of time, energy or money. This blog covers my research into editorial mentoring.

Writing a book is an incredible achievement – and having the right editorial support at the right time can make the process smoother and more rewarding. In this post, I explain when a professional editor can help you, what different types of editing involve, and how to plan for your next steps if you're aiming to self-publish.

Would you like to know what happens when you send your work to a professional editor? In this blog post, I walk you through how I approach editing – the eight steps of my process – to make sure your writing is ready to connect with your readers. If you're thinking about working with me, this will give you a clear idea of my process and what you can expect.

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