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    Insider Editing Tips for Self-Publishers
    Insider Editing Tips for Self-Publishers
    Insider Editing Tips for Self-Publishers
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    Insider Editing Tips for Self-Publishers

    By Katherine Walden

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    You have something important to say, and you're looking for a platform that allows your voice to reach the broadest audience possible. The chances of finding a traditional publisher for your masterpiece are slim to none, and so you have decided to explore the world of self-publishing.

    Katherine Walden created this encouraging short read as a gift to her fellow self-publishing writers who have limited resources at their disposal. If you can't afford to hire an editor, then read this book to find out the whys and wherefores of self-editing.
    Do grammar and spelling make that big of a difference to a reader? Yes, they do! The most brilliant of thoughts will make little impact on your audience if your audience can't follow your logic due to weak and sloppy sentence structure.

    Discover the essential software tools you will need to edit your work successfully. Learn about free resources on the internet that will help you become a better writer.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKatherine Walden
    Release dateMar 8, 2018
    ISBN9780993857270
    Insider Editing Tips for Self-Publishers
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    Katherine Walden

    Hello, I’m Katherine. I am a Christian, and my life is found in Christ, and so His name is sprinkled throughout the pages of this book. I live with a neurological disorder called Charcot Marie Tooth Disease, but my disability does not hinder me from living an active, productive life. I worked with Youth With A Mission for 13 years, eventually resettling in Alberta, Canada. However, my disability progressed to the point where I was no longer able to work in a regular work environment. After consulting with my doctors and after seeking the advice of trusted pastors and family members, I decided to hang up the traditional work hat, and I now live on a small disability pension. Someone once said, "You can take the minister out of the pulpit but you can’t take the ministry out of the minister." I continue to minister around the world without taking a step from my apartment through the Internet. I Lift My Eyes Ministries, now known as Katherine Walden Ministries, was founded in 1996 and reaches thousands on a daily basis, reaching more people than I would have ever imagined when I was involved in missions! I continue to encourage and inspire fellow ‘not always all together’ brothers and sisters in Christ through my writings and one-on-one mentoring. You can find me on Facebook and Twitter, as well as my website, katherinewalden.com. On occasion, you’ll find me popping up on Instagram and YouTube as well.

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