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1. Types of book editing
2. Beginner's guide to self-editing your novel
3. 8 ways to sharpen your editing skills
4. Top 5 writing & editing tools
5. 15 questions to ask your book editor before hiring
Developmental editing explained by an editor
How to Determine the Genre of Your Work (Fiction)
How to Determine the Genre of Your Work (Nonfiction)
Making Sure Your Book Hits All the Right Moments
Who Is Telling Your Story? Picking the Right Viewpoint Character
Analyzing Story Structure 101: Global Structure (Fiction)
How To Check If Your Protagonist Has a Character Arc
How To Check If Your Antagonist Is Really Working
5 common mistakes writers make with developmental editing
How Much Does Developmental Editing Cost? (2025 Guide)
Can't Afford Developmental Editing? Budget-Friendly Alternatives That Actually Help
What is a manuscript critique and how can it improve your book?
What Is Line Editing? A Guide for Indie Authors
Can ChatGPT Do Line Editing? I Put It to the Test
When Is Your Manuscript Ready for Line Editing?
How to Get Rid of Filter Words in Your Writing (and When to Leave Them Alone)
How to Fix the Exposition Dump in Your Story
What Does a Line Editor Do? (With Real Examples)
How Much Does Line Editing Cost for Books?
1. Active vs passive voice
2. Comma splices: What are they?
3. How to use APA citations in your nonfiction book
5. The cost of copyediting
1. Em dash, en dash, and hyphen
2. Capitalization of fantasy and sci-fi races
3. How to punctuate dialogue
4. How to use semicolons in your writing
5. How to use parentheses in your (non)fiction writing
6. How to punctuate a list
7. Tips for proofreading a dissertation, thesis, or paper
8. The cost of proofreading
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