publishing
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I didn’t hire an editor when I self-published my books. Here’s why I wish I had done things differently.
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I’m going to answer that question for those who follow astrology first: I’m a Virgo! That’s probably all the followers of the stars need to know. For the rest of you nitpicky Nellys, I’ll give you a little background on who I am and why I finally decided that editing is the career for me.
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Let’s set the scene: You’ve poured your soul, caffeine, and questionable snacks into your manuscript. You’ve typed “The End”, done a victory dance in your kitchen, and now you’re eyeing that “Publish” button with the reckless confidence of a sleep-deprived genius. Hold up, Hemingway. Before your book baby enters the world, there are two crucial
