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    Don't Fear the Reaper: Why Every Author Needs an Editor

    By Blake Atwood

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    About this ebook

    You've written a book, so now what?

    You may be asking yourself:

    • Should I hire an editor?
    • What kind of editor do I need?
    • How much will professional editing cost?
    • Where can I find an editor?
    • What will an editor expect from me?
    • What can I expect from an editor?

    Don't Fear the Reaper: Why Every Author Needs an Editor answers these questions and more, while also offering:

    • Advice on self-editing
    • How to best prepare your book for an editor
    • How to make an editor not like you so much
    • Why patience is key in writing and publishing

    Bonus chapters include the inspiring "Unveiling Validation's Hiding Place: How to Defeat Every Writer's Nightmare," with guest appearances (quotes) by the likes of John Steinbeck, Stephen King, and Anne Lamott, and the resourceful "20 Must-Read Books on Writing and Publishing."

    As menacing as editors may appear, you have no need to fear them. They may slice and dice your words and ideas, but they're on your side.

    Don't Fear the Reaper will help you make the most of your writer/editor relationship while encouraging you to keep pursuing the writing craft—one that admits no masters, but only lifelong students.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBlake Atwood
    Release dateAug 2, 2016
    ISBN9780989777360
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    Don't Fear the Reaper: Why Every Author Needs an Editor
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    Blake Atwood

    Blake Atwood is an author, editor, and ghostwriter based in Dallas, TX. He's written The Gospel According to Breaking Bad and Don't Fear the Reaper: Why Every Author Needs an Editor. He's co-written Mr. & Mrs.: How to Thrive in a Perfectly Imperfect Marriage and Stuck: When You Want to Forgive But Don't Know How. He's ghostwritten a few books, but can't tell you much more about that. To learn more about his editing and writing services, visit http://www.blakeatwood.com.

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