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    25 Self Editing Tips for Indie Authors (And 8 Crucial Mistakes to Avoid)
    25 Self Editing Tips for Indie Authors (And 8 Crucial Mistakes to Avoid)
    25 Self Editing Tips for Indie Authors (And 8 Crucial Mistakes to Avoid)
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    25 Self Editing Tips for Indie Authors (And 8 Crucial Mistakes to Avoid)

    By DerekMurphy and JM Porup

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    No self-published author should publish their work without paying a professional to edit it first. But what if you don't have the money to pay for an editor? Or what if you want to keep your costs down by doing as much editing on your own as you can?

    Before you spend money on an editor, work your way through this 25-point checklist. Because the better you can make your novel on your own, the better your editor can help you make it together. Think of it like football: Get the ball as far down the field as you can, then pass the ball to your editor. Together you can go for goal.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDerekMurphy
    Release dateNov 28, 2014
    ISBN9781502202567
    25 Self Editing Tips for Indie Authors (And 8 Crucial Mistakes to Avoid)

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