A CASE STUDY FROM THE EDITING STUDIO
Working with a self-publisher
The client: Crime writer Jeff Carson came to me after he’d self-published 10 books on Amazon. He’s a superb world-builder and it was clear right from the get-go that he's a natural when it comes to plotting, pacing and characterization. He asked for my line and copyediting services.
How I helped: I worked on Jeff’s series to fix spelling, punctuation and grammar errors in his narrative and dialogue, impose consistency, and tighten up the flow of his prose. Respecting his authorial style and his characters' voices was key. In addition to the edited files, I supplied a style sheet and editorial report outlining his strengths and areas for improvement.
The experience: I’m a passionate self-publishing and indie-author advocate, and editing for a series author like Jeff is a genuine pleasure and privilege.
When a new David Wolf book comes into my editing studio, it’s like delving into the lives of old friends. I've been with those core characters as they laugh and love, weep and grieve, fight and flee. A few have even died along the way, and I'm not ashamed to say I shed a tear. Better still, though, is watching Jeff hone his craft with every new story he writes.
How I helped: I worked on Jeff’s series to fix spelling, punctuation and grammar errors in his narrative and dialogue, impose consistency, and tighten up the flow of his prose. Respecting his authorial style and his characters' voices was key. In addition to the edited files, I supplied a style sheet and editorial report outlining his strengths and areas for improvement.
The experience: I’m a passionate self-publishing and indie-author advocate, and editing for a series author like Jeff is a genuine pleasure and privilege.
When a new David Wolf book comes into my editing studio, it’s like delving into the lives of old friends. I've been with those core characters as they laugh and love, weep and grieve, fight and flee. A few have even died along the way, and I'm not ashamed to say I shed a tear. Better still, though, is watching Jeff hone his craft with every new story he writes.
