Beating the Editing Drum

We can't say it enough. In fact, we mention in as Mistake Numero Uno in the introduction of our free downloadable book marketing workbook. So I'm going to say it again!

When publishing a book, it is vital that what is inside the book is the best that it can be. After months of work, why sell yourself short by not having it professionally copyedited? The money you spend on a service like this is well worth it, in my opinion.

There is nothing more frustrating that picking up a book and finding error after error within the text. It reduces the author's credibility and it reduces the reader's enjoyment.

In order for an independently published book to be successful by any measure, there are steps that need to be taken; one step being that it must be able to compete on a similar quality level as a traditionally published book.

The cover look, the typeface used (we heartily recommend not using Times New Roman for your interior font ... or Papyrus ... or all caps, italics, and underlines -- yes, we've been asked) are all important for the initial pass by your readers.

But up there on that list is not driving your reader crazy with text corrections that could easily have been caught with a pass through of a copyediting pro.

Give your book the best possible chance: hire someone. Seeing a book through to completion is hard work. Seeing an errant "t he.." after completing that book is even harder.

Cut yourself, and your reader, some slack and make your book the best it can be.

Get copyediting. "You're readers'll thank use..

See? I told you it was important.