Whether you're
looking for a traditional publisher or plan to self-publish, The
Frugal Editor will be indispensable. The book covers all the
topics a writer needs to successfully edit a book as well as a
helpful section on the publishing industry. Reading this book is like
having a friendly editor sitting at your elbow cheering you on and
telling you what you need to know to succeed.
The book covers the
topics you need to get your book through the final stages of
preparation before looking for a publisher. Using the tools provided
by Word is one of the most helpful sections. Carolyn makes a very
important point: you can't rely on the program to do all the work.
You have to use it intelligently. Although all the tips are based on
Word, other programs such as Libre Office and Open Office, which are
free, have most of the same capabilities.
The grammar section
is excellent. It doesn't contain all the grammar rules, but it hits
the ones you're most likely to have trouble with. Even if you're an
excellent grammarian, which I'm not, you can find some useful gems.
An extensive
section focuses on how to find an editor and what you can expect from
the one you hire. Finding someone you can work with is probably the
most important thing you can do for successful editing. For me this
section was worth the price of the book.
Even if you've
published several books, the tips in this book can be helpful. If
you're starting out, they are invaluable.
When the book is
ready to go, grab a copy of The Frugal Book Promoter. These
tips could help you make sales.
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