Don't Fool Yourself

Good morning. Welcome to Monday Blogs. Today we’re going to be concentrating on the editing process for your book. There are several ways to accomplish this, but many new authors don’t realize how important their participation is in the process.
First of all, congratulations on writing a book. You have now joined the ranks of millions of others looking for a home for that book. But you’re not quite ready to take that step yet.
Far too many authors think that finishing the book means they’re ready to look for a publisher. Yet, they haven’t taken the time to let their manuscript rest and then go back to it, looking it over with an editor’s eye, or hiring an editor to clean up their work but they’re unwilling to assist with the process.
You, the author, are responsible for every facet of your book. If you hire an editor, you must work with this person to fix your book. This requires as much or more time than it took to write it, especially on a first book. You may reach a point where you self-edit as you write, but you still need to do a thorough edit of your work before you submit. Otherwise, you will receive the dreaded “Thank you, but this book doesn’t meet our needs.” letter from the publishers you submit to.
Why is it so important to ensure your book is thoroughly edited? When you submit a manuscript to a publisher, you are applying for a job with this company. So, ask yourself, as you’re preparing to submit your unedited book if you would show up for an interview needing a shower, in casual clothes, looking scruffy and expect to be hired for the job. Your answer to that would be a resounding no.
Therefore, since you are applying to join this publishing house with your book, isn’t it as important to ensure the first impression you make is with a professionally edited, clean manuscript that shows you’re willing to put your best foot forward?


About K.C. Sprayberry
Born and raised in Southern California’s Los Angeles basin, K.C. Sprayberry spent years traveling the United States and Europe while in the Air Force before settling in northwest Georgia. A new empty nester with her husband of more than twenty years, she spends her days figuring out new ways to torment her characters and coming up with innovative tales from the South and beyond.
She’s a multi-genre author who comes up with ideas from the strangest sources. Those who know her best will tell you that nothing is safe or sacred when she is observing real life. In fact, she considers any situation she witnesses as fair game when plotting a new story.




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