The Real Cost of Editing

by Jeremy | Apr 21, 2017 | Fiction Writing

The Real Cost of Editing Jeremy Collier Founder, Steam Powered Dreams Authorpreneur, Editor, and Publisher FacebookTwitter The cost of editing can vary between the type you’re looking for and the state of your manuscript. Today we’ll be talking about the average...

Developmental or Copy Editing. Which one is right for you? [Updated 4/20/17]

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...

How Much Should You Pay For An Editor?

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...

Should I Hire A Professional Editor? Four Reasons Why It’s Important

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...

Introduction of the Second Draft Series [Second Draft Part 0]

by Jeremy | Jul 23, 2016 | The Second Draft

Welcome to Second Draft, a series all about the process starting from the moment you finish your first draft to being ready to publish!  The goal is to teach new and old writers alike how to get from first draft to final draft within budget and without being taken...