8 Editing Processes

[image error]Many authors, probably the majority, find the prospect of editing their own work frustrating and intimidating. Of course, if the resources are available, the best option is to employ a professional editor. Even then, authors should have undertaken some self-editing prior to despatching the manuscript. There are various elements to editing and it is important not to confuse it with proof-reading. Each has a different aim and cannot replace the other, even though the terms are frequently used interchangeably.

A previous article Editing Your Own Work examined the issue in detail and suggested some processes to help. The following infograph is based upon that article.

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Editing is crucial if the author truly wishes to produce the best book they can. Hopefully this infograph will assist them with this important task.