Copyediting: Laying the Foundation It always amazes me that so much time, effort, and money is spent on marketing a book, and many times little thought or discussion is given to the editorial quality of the titles in question. Let’s think about it—if a book is not edited by a professional, the end result can be devastating to even the … [Read more...]

Aren’t the various publishing services like Author House and Xlibris just printing services? How’s the old saying go… can’t find the forest for the trees? This is how I am starting to feel on this subject. I have spent the past 3-4 years harping on the Vanity Press aspect of Author House, Xlibris and other publishers like them. A quick … [Read more...]