by Sara Stibitz | Oct 6, 2020 | Editing Advice
Question: I got a quote from 2 content editors recently. They said they typically charge $.05 to $.08/word and were referred by a reputable publisher. I understand you get what you pay for and have no problem paying more for additional value. I LOVED your energy and...
by Sara Stibitz | Jul 3, 2020 | Editing Advice, Writing Advice
So. You’ve decided to go the traditional publishing route, your non-fiction book idea has been validated by an agent, and now you’re ready to start your proposal. But where the hell do you start? First, let’s talk about the pieces you’ll need, Then we’ll describe each...
by Sara Stibitz | Oct 14, 2019 | Editing Advice, Writing Advice
Writers, especially new writers, tend to get hung up on the mechanics of writing. How do I know what to do? What’s the proper way of writing this sentence or that word or that past participle (and what the hell is that, anyway?)? Below, I’ll share some brief advice...
by Sara Stibitz | Sep 26, 2019 | Editing Advice, Writing Advice
Writing isn’t just a challenge in the cognitive sense… it’s an emotional challenge as well. It defies the inner critic, the voice who won’t shut up long enough to let you get a thought out. The voice of your inner critic could belong to anyone: your mother, father,...
by Sara Stibitz | Mar 21, 2018 | Editing Advice, Featured
Yes, you need an editor for your book, and here’s what you should know You’ve finished your book and you’ve done as much as you can on your own. Now, you need to know how to hire an editor to give it a “once over.” At least, that’s what you think an editor does....
