Guidelines for New Authors

Introductory advice for independent writers

My free introductory booklet, Guidelines for New Authors, aims to help less experienced independent writers navigate some of the core issues in the publishing process and ensure that they are working with the appropriate editorial consultant. This booklet includes brief guidance on:

Being a professional independent author: case study
Common snags in beginner writing
Creating style sheets
Developing your writing skills
Distribution channels
Employing the appropriate editorial service provider (beta reader; ghost writer; professional reviewer; structural, substantive or developmental editor; copy-editor; or proofreader)
Financial success – an honest appraisal
Formatting tools
Further resources (links to books, articles, blogs and knowledge centres for the independent author)
Legal issues to consider
List of professional editorial societies (worldwide)
Marketing assessment
Writing: Sorting the rules from the preferences
Self-editing advice
Sorting rules from preferences
Taxation issues
Working in Word – using Track Changes