Ep 50: Self-Publishing Secrets: How to Elevate Your Manuscript from Good to Great with Sue Toth!

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Ep 50: Self-Publishing Secrets: How to Elevate Your Manuscript from Good to Great with Sue Toth!

Welcome back to another educational dive on the "Pen to Profit Podcast" with your host, Ray Evans! In today’s episode, we sit down with the seasoned editor and book coach, Sue Toth. Dive into the nitty-gritty of the editing process, unravel the different layers of editing, and learn why skipping developmental editing is like trying to bake a cake without preheating the oven—possible, but not recommended! 🎂🔥

Why You Should Care:

- Understanding the Stages: Grasp the fundamental differences between developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading.

- Avoiding Rookie Mistakes: Learn common pitfalls that could turn your epic saga into a confusing flop.

- Boosting Your Manuscript’s Quality: Ensure your book isn’t just good but market-ready and polished.

Key Takeaways:

1. Developmental Editing is Key: Even the best plots need structural checks. Skip this, and you might as well be navigating a ship in a storm without a compass. 🚢⛈️
2. Line Editing vs. Copy Editing: It’s not just about commas and periods. It’s about making sure your 1920s character isn’t saying, "Yo, what’s up?" unless they’re time-travelers. 🕰️😄
3. Proofreading Post-Typeset: The last line of defense against typographic gremlins that love to eat up your text.
4. The Danger of DIY Editing: Relying solely on Grammarly is like trusting spellcheck to proofread your tattoo. It won’t catch that "No Regerts" typo until it’s too late! 🤦‍♂️💉
5. Continuity is Crucial: Ever read a series where the character’s eye color changes like a mood ring? A series Bible can prevent these blunders. 📘👀

Don’t let your manuscript sail into the storm unprepared! Subscribe to the "Pen to Profit Podcast" for more insider tips, leave us a five-star review if you loved today’s deep dive, and keep those pens ready for more action!

🔗 Discover more🔗:

Book a complimentary discovery session with Sue: https://suetoth.com/contact-information/

Learn more how Sue can make your Series Bible: https://suetoth.com/series-bible-creation/

Need editing or proofreading for your next masterpiece? Request a sample edit: http://www.rayevansproofreader.com/request-a-sample-edit.html