Creating Perfection ~ Freelance Fiction Editor
Delicately balancing the voice of the author with the needs of the reader
There’s just under a week left to take advantage of my special offer. Book my Back to Basics Proofread and E-book Formatting services together for just £150.00 saving a whopping £50! You can book and pay for this offer now and redeem it at a future date. Offer ends 30 April 2019.
Thank you so much for joining me, Sarah. Can you introduce yourself and tell us when your journey began? My name is Sarah O'Neill and my journey began almost ten years ago when I studied Creative Writing in college and it became more than just a hobby, it was something that I wanted to make… Continue reading #WritingCommunity Author Sarah O’Neill joins me today to share her self-publishing journey @soneillauthor #AmWriting #AmEditing
Good evening all, I'm delighted to bring you two new author services this evening. First, E-book and Paperback Formatting Second, Back to Basics Do take a look and let me know if you have any questions. Have a wonderful week, and keep writing! Emma x
If there's one word that unites 99.9% of authors in a collective body shudder, it's synopsis. Dreaded by authors the world over, it's a necessary part of getting your manuscript traditionally published or bagging yourself an agent. But what do they want to see in the synopsis and how much information should you give them? And… Continue reading Synopsis writing #SynopsisWriting #Synopsis #AmWriting #AmEditing #SynopsisTips #Tips #CreatingPerfection #SynopsisGuide
In today’s article, I’m going to talk about the different levels of editing available and how an author should decide which they need. First, let’s look at the different levels of editing available. There’s a detailed breakdown here but here’s an overview: Structural/Developmental Editor: Will look at the big picture elements of your manuscript. Plot,… Continue reading Here’s my top tips and advice on finding the right editor for you and your manuscript. Make sure you know what you need and what they can offer #CreatingPerfection #WritingCommunity
So, you've written and published a book and are now looking for ways to advertise it. You have contacted some bloggers and although they aren't going to read and review for whatever reason, they have offered you a guest post spot on their blog. Brilliant! But what do you write? There's only so many times… Continue reading #GuestPost Ideas for #authors #bloggers #amwriting #amediting #indieauthors #indiepub #selfpub #publishing
It's competition time! I'm giving one lucky author the chance to have their manuscript proofread, as detailed in my Little Tweaks Proofreading service, free of charge! All you need to do is email and tell me, in no more than 500 words, why you should win. That's it. Entries must be emailed to: emmamitchellfpr@gmail.com with… Continue reading I’m giving one lucky #indieauthor the chance to #Win a #Manuscript #Proofread #SelfPub #SelfPublishing #IndiePub #AmEditing #AmWriting
So, you've completed your manuscript and now want to find a home for it. Your next step, if you're not interested in self-publishing, is to try to find an agent or publisher. But where do you start? There is so much to consider and it's easy to become overwhelmed by all the information and advice… Continue reading First steps to finding an agent or publisher #AmEditing #AmWriting #Authors #Submissions #Agents #Publishers #Publishing
Regular readers of this blog will know that for the last few months I have been sharing the journeys of some self-published, indie authors. They have shared with us the highs and lows of their experiences, from having to learn new skills and discovering a whole new world of online marketing. Although all have shared… Continue reading #70% of self-published authors advise using professional editing #IndieAuthor #SelfPublishing #IndiePub #AmWriting #AmEditing
As a book blogger, I have received messages from many authors telling me that my review made them cry. Today it was my turn to receive a review that brought a tear or ten ... Roger Bray is an Australian author who self-published two books, only using someone to help him with the covers. A… Continue reading This is why I do it! When a #review makes you cry – Thank you, Roger! @RogerBray22 #indieauthor #selfpub #amediting #amwriting
