Cover to Cover : What First-Time Authors Need to Know About Editing (read this book before you publish your book) REVISED EDITION Kindle Edition

You wrote a book. Now what?You’re staring at the 200-page masterpiece you banged out on your laptop. Your “baby” that you have agonized over. Rethought. Revised. Reframed. And you are asking the questions every first-time author asks—usually in a mild panic:Is this any good?Is this manuscript long enough?Who edits it? How much does that cost?Where do I find the right editor?Do I need an agent? Can I publish it myself? How?Can I use AI?An editor protects you—from sloppy thinking, unclear structure, weak execution, and brutal reader reviews. By the time you type T-H-E E-N-D you’ve lost all objectivity. Time for an editor’s discerning eye and metaphorical red pencil.Veteran editor Sandra Wendel distills decades of real-world experience into this practical, no-nonsense guide that demystifies the editing process and provides tips on writing, production, and marketing because you need the big picture before you step into the world as a new book author.This book shows you how to think like a publishing professional. Avoid costly mistakes. Build a book that blooms—from first draft to finished copy—cover to cover.Read this book before you even think about publishing your book. Read more