There are so many misconceptions around proofreading, so I thought I’d do a post about what a proofreader can do for you. I’ve been proofreading and editing professionally since 2017, for both publishers and authors, and I’ve got proofreading training under my belt. I’ve also been on the other side, and hired a proofreader for
Read More2022 editing roundup
Last year, I did a roundup of the editing projects I worked on throughout the year, so I thought I’d carry on the tradition and do one for 2022. If you like stats or you’re interested to see what type of things I work on – and how much work a full-time book editor does
Read MorePoint of view: What’s the difference between third-person limited and omniscient?
When I edit manuscripts for other authors, one of the main problems I see is slipping up when it comes to point of view, especially confusing third-person limited and omniscient. Let’s break all this down so it’s easier to understand. Third-person point of view means that the narrative of the story is told in the
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