Manuscript Editing
Sunday, April 11th, 2010
 Last week I covered the ‘Why’ of writing book jacket copy, so now let’s roll up our sleeves and get into the ‘How’.
What is copy?
Book jacket copy isn’t about summarizing your project or providing the reader with a clear synopsis or plot spoiler; it’s about sales. Book copy should be short, succinct, and send a message. It should grab the reader and tell them why they should pick your book rather than the thousands of other titles packed into the shelves. (more…)
Tags: book jacket cover, editing, editors, firstediting, Professional Editing, Writing & Publishing Books
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Friday, April 9th, 2010
 Set up a successful blog to promote your writing career. With either your own website, or using a free blogging platform, you can attract readers from around the world.
There is no doubt that the internet has changed the writing world. Not only does it provide a new means for writers to get published, but it also opens a new avenue for writers to promote and market themselves. The creation of a successful website can enhance a writer’s reputation, resulting in an increase in sales. It could also attract attention to the writing of an otherwise unpublished author, giving that author the exposure that he or she needs in order to secure an agent or publishing contract.
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Tags: blog, blogging, blogging for writers, editing, Editing Skills & Services, editors, First, firstediting.com, How to, how to blog, Professional Editing, successful blogging, writers
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Tuesday, April 6th, 2010
 Author bios are one way for the reader to get to know you, the author of their favorite story, article, or book, a little bit more intimately. This is your time to sell yourself to potential readers and editors. Including your author bio with queries and submissions enables editors to get to know you; who you are, where you’re coming from, and whether or not you’re a good fit with their publication.
Three tips for writing a strong author bio: (more…)
Tags: Author Bio, biography, biography editing, editing, editors, firstediting, firstediting.com, manuscript editing, Professional Editing, publishing, self-publishing
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Sunday, April 4th, 2010
 The saddest truth in book sales is that even the greatest story on the shelf can’t sell itself without solid packaging. Book marketing is a big business, and most publishing companies have staff devoted to book design above and beyond the editorial team, including graphic designers, cover artists, and copywriters.
Typically, a copywriter crafts the text that appears on the book jacket or paperback cover. A copywriter may either be on the staff at the publishing house, or the publisher may contract out, or outsource, (more…)
Tags: book jacket cover, editing, fiction editing, firstediting, novel editing, professional editor, tips for authors
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Friday, April 2nd, 2010
 If thousands of titles are published every day, how are you ever going to make your book stand out? I’ve read that the average person spends 8 seconds looking at the front cover and 15 seconds on the back. The fact of the matter is that good testimonials can, and do, sell books. The reader is looking for a reason to purchase your book. It’s up to you to hook them.
Testimonials are short blurbs, sales pitches, or reviews of a book by people with credible links to the content. Big-name blurbs carry weight and can move books like nothing else. Below are a few tips on how to solicit strong, credible blurbs for your book. (more…)
Tags: book jacket cover, editing, firstediting, professional book editors, publication tips
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