What do these weird marks strewn all over my beautifully typed pages mean?

Writing a book is the first big step in making your dreams of becoming a published author come true. Whether you are looking to self-publish, or secure yourself an agent, I will be here to ensure your book is the best it can be. Send me the first two pages of your manuscript if you would like a free sample to see my editing style.

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In 1944 George Orwell wrote to Noel Willmett. The letter form the thinking behind the great cautionary tale of its age: 1984.

Most of the manuscripts I receive are not properly formatted for editing. Instead, I get all kinds of unusual formatting, from a stylized, ready-for-print book to 37 chapters all in separate files, each with a hodge-podge of formatting. While it’s not difficult for me to clean up an improperly formatted…

A synopsis is a key part of your submission packet if you intend to traditionally publish. Agents and publishers use this summary to determine if you can write a compelling story all the way to the end, and it has some specific nuances. To give yourself the best chance at landing a publishing deal,

~ Dishari Ghosh Publishers receive hundreds and thousands of manuscripts every other day from all over the world, but only a handful get...

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You’ve finished your manuscript and booked your editor. But what do you need to do before you send your draft off to your editor? A little disclaimer: This blog highlights general recommendations. Your editor may ask for other formatting, and if you’re sending it to an agent (very different than an editor), be sure to…