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 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...
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...