Books and Other Business
A blog by Rafaela Novelli
The Benefits of Beta Readers
A beta reader is a person who reads your work or manuscript and provides general feedback. Beta readers are the ‘test subjects’ for your work and should represent your general audience (they should be well-read in your genre). They will tell you what they like about your manuscript and what could be improved. Beta readers will often bring up ‘big picture’ issues such as plot holes, or issues with pacing, setting, or characterisation.
Manuscript Assessments vs. Structural Reports
What’s the difference between a manuscript assessment and a structural report?
In the world of publishing, there are many different levels of editing. Generally, a manuscript or book will go through at least three levels before publication: structural editing, copyediting, and proofreading. Today, I want to focus on structural editing or the ‘big picture’ editing.
Why Hire an Editor?
5 ways a professional editor can help your writing
Writing can sometimes feel like a solitary endeavour; but, you don't have to go it alone. A good editor can be invaluable, supporting your goals and vision while helping your manuscript or writing project become the best it can be.