Writing Practice Prescription

At the most recent Maui Writers Conference event I attended one of the speakers noted that the most frequent mistake she encountered among new writers was that of getting edited too early in the process of writing their books. So just when should you submit your work to an editor?

Check out this article from editor Barbara McNichol:

Not sure if your book is ready for editing?

Ask Barbara McNichol for a Sample Edit or Manuscript Review.
Call 520-615-7910

“Make Your Voice Sing” Sample Edit
My “Make Your Voice Sing” Sample Edit shows how editing can add power and persuasion to your writing while still capturing your voice and personality.
When you review your sample edit, you can see—
•    the quality and degree of editing provided
•    how editing adds clarity, precision, and artistry to your ideas
•    how we would partner to make your writing dreams come true!

“Make Your Voice Sing” Sample Edit Pricing - $100
You will receive:
•    A thorough edit of several manuscript pages
•    An editing Action Plan for copyediting your complete manuscript

A $100 credit toward your overall project fee when you order your “Content Complete” Copyediting.

“Hit Your Mark” Manuscript Review
You’ve labored so long over your manuscript that you’re too close to “see” its content clearly. It’s the perfect time to receive an expert review of your book—before you start the precision copyediting process.

Willing to invest in the ultimate success of your manuscript upfront?
An upfront review or critique lets you know if your manuscript succeeds in meeting your objectives early on. Find out what “big-picture” problems may lurk before copyediting begins and avoid pitfalls that will save time and costs in the long run.

You’ll receive all this and more by asking for a “Hit Your Mark” Manuscript Review, which will tell you:
•    if your manuscript includes all the content your intention calls for
•    where the structure of your manuscript needs improving
•    how well your ideas are presented to meet your objectives
•    how well your concepts address the needs of your readers
•    how you could magnify your ideas to make them bigger and better
•    how we can partner to make your writing dreams happen!
You’ll also receive a free “Make Your Voice Sing” Sample Edit

“Hit Your Mark” Manuscript Review Pricing
$  600 (up to 25,000 words)
$1100 (up to 50,000 words)
$1600 (up to 75,000 words)
You’ll find that a manuscript review will more than pay for itself with reduced editorial costs and increased sales.

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Barbara McNichol offers expert editing of articles, book proposals, and non-fiction books. Contact her at 520-615-7910 or editor@barbaramcnichol.com or www.BarbaraMcNichol.com