Publishing 101: Timelines

One of the most common questions we’re asked is this: How long will it take to edit, format, and publish my book? Unfortunately, there isn’t one answer to that question, but in this post we’ll try to give you a general idea of how long each stage...

Self-Publishing 101: Kindle Unlimited

Another day, another treatise on Kindle Unlimited. Is that what you’re thinking? We wouldn’t blame you. But we’re here to provide our perspective on this controversial program in the hopes that if you’re considering it, you’ll be able to...

Editing 101: How should you pick an editor?

Today on the Editing 101 series, we’re going to talk a little bit about how you, the author, should go about selecting a good editor. This is a hot button topic for us because a few months ago, we took on a new client. This client had a book professionally...

Editing 101: Passive Voice

One of the mistakes we see most often with new authors is the use of passive voice. So what is passive voice? How can you tell if you’re using passive voice? How can you fix it? Let’s examine a couple of sentences. You are loved. She was saved. I am taken....

Editing 101: Hiring a pro on a budget

We’ll be honest with you. We’re hoping you read this post and immediately send us an email to hire us for editing. But editing isn’t cheap. So, if you’re a new author, just starting out, should you hire an editor? Short answer? Yes. Absolutely....