Copyediting: what indie authors need to know
If you are just starting out on the self-publishing path, you’ve already discovered there is a lot to learn! You may be an expert on your story, but not on how to edit and publish it.
Here at the garret, we’ve helped dozens of authors get their books ready for readers, teaching them what they don’t know along the way.
Get the advice you need to move through the copyediting process with knowledge and confidence.
Learn what copyediting is and what it isn’t
See copyediting in action on a sample manuscript
Learn how to find an editor who will be a good fit for your book
Understand how to prepare your manuscript for copyediting
Get time-saving tips for reviewing your edited manuscript
Know the next steps you need to take before hitting publish
The course includes:
15 video lessons with captioning and full transcripts
6 downloadable checklists that summarize your action steps
5 Word walk-through videos to show you exactly how to use the tools you need
A sample edited manuscript and style sheet you can download and use for practice
Your instructor, Kristen Tate, has been helping indie authors publish their books since 2015. She has a PhD in English from Columbia University and a Professional Certificate in Editing from University of California at Berkeley.
Everything you need to know to find an editor, prepare for copyediting, review + revise your edit, and prepare to publish.