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What kind of editor do you need?
by, Jill Swenson
June 18, 2013
Memoir Writing Workshop

It’s important for an author to know the differences between the various kinds of editing, and understand what professional services an editor may or may not provide. When you work with an editor, find one with whom you can clearly communicate your needs, expectations and working style.  Not all editors are the same. Copyeditors read your document and look for errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar,… [Read More]

Filed Under: Copyeditor, Development Editor, editors, Fact-checker, Ghostwriter, Line editor, Technical editor, Writing Coach
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Writing Your Non-Fiction Book Proposal: A Workshop next weekend
by, Jill Swenson
February 4, 2012

Agents talk. Editors talk. Publishing is a small world and your book proposal only gets one shot at success. Learn which mistakes to avoid while preparing a winning proposal that will command a contract from an agent or publisher. Last November, Swenson Book Development, LLC offered a workshop outlining what to include in a book proposal. This February, we continue the adventure with an intensive,… [Read More]

Filed Under: agents, book proposal, Buffalo Street Books, Competitive Title Analysis, editors, marketing strategy, Non-Fiction, Publishers, Workshop
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