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8 Steps to Reviewing the Proof Copy of Your Book

When the day comes that you hold the proof copy of your book in your hands, you may feel such relief and exhilaration that you forget you still have work to do. You’re close to the end of the production process but this one last step is crucial – reviewing your proof copy. [caption id=“attachment_400” align=“alignright” width=“300”] Review Your Book’s Proof Copy Carefully[/caption] Here are eight steps to follow to ensure that you review your proof copy efficiently and with confidence that you’ve covered everything.

What’s a ghostwriter and do I need one?

A ghostwriter is someone who is hired to write for a fee when someone else is to be credited as the author of the material. Often celebrities, political figures, executives and others will hire a ghostwriter when they want to publish a book but don’t have the time or writing skills to produce it. It’s been estimated that 25% of New York Times Best Seller List non-fiction titles are ghostwritten, and in the case of celebrity authors, almost 100%.

Two Reasons to Write Your Book Summary Now

When you’re working on a book, a book summary is handy. Here are two reasons: Your book summary keeps you focused as you write. The summary can be a road map for you when you’re lost in the depths of the manuscript. You sit back from your computer for a moment and ask, “Where am I going with this?” and your book summary gives you a clue. It’s especially helpful if you tend to wander off onto tangents when you write.

10 Tips for NaNoWriMo Success

If you decide to participate in NaNoWriMo this November, here are ten tips to help you succeed: Clear your November calendar of all but the most essential activities. Warm-up by registering in October and learning where the support resources are Do your grocery shopping for the month by end of October. Warn your friends and family that you won’t see much of them. Prepare your workspace. Buy compression sleeves for your wrists Learn exercises to avoid wrist strain.