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by Andrew Scott | Apr 19, 2017 | The Second Draft
Developmental or Copy Editing. Which one is right for you? [Updated 4/20/17] Andrew Scott Copywriter Freelance Copywriter Originally Posted On 9/15/16 For a lot of indie writers, simply finishing their book can seem to be such an insurmountable task that, when it...
by Jeremy | Nov 16, 2016 | The Second Draft
You may be one of many who look at the title of this article and wonder just what in the world I’m talking about. Alpha and beta readers? Isn’t a reader just a reader? Next, I’ll be telling you that there are gamma readers, too! But they’re known as angry internet...
by Andrew Scott | Oct 11, 2016 | The Second Draft
Whilst writing your book, an editor may seem like one of those ‘workhands’ a publisher will simply assign to you after they hand you your six-figure cheque and your shiny new ‘Author’ badge, as they most surely will. When you finish your book, however, the reality is...
by Marie Elrich | Sep 27, 2016 | The Second Draft
It can be a headache when you start to look for editors if you’re unsure what one is truly worth. As an indie author, you probably don’t have much of a budget, especially for your first novel, but it is very important to not only hire an editor but find the right...
by Marie Elrich | Sep 8, 2016 | The Second Draft
Note from Steam Powered Dreams founder: Welcome back to another post in the Second Draft series, where we’re taking a look at self-editing, professional editing, beta readers, and more! This part answers the question why we should hire a professional editor and is...
