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How To Find Experienced Book Editors

Melanie Saxton

Many authors, especially first-time authors, feel a bit lost as they search for experienced book editors. Below is some helpful guidance, especially for first-time authors who need professional help with the editing and publishing journey. How long has the book editor been working with authors on manuscripts? Experience is key.

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Food Editorial — Baked With Love

Melanie Saxton

What a joy to interview two culinary talents and write food editorial about their journeys. One of my favorite food editorial pieces! Originally published in The Woodlands City Lifestyle. Do You Need Help With a Cook Book or a Food Editorial Project? Article by Melanie Saxton. Photography by Bex Wood.

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Storyscaping in the Realm of Book Editing

Melanie Saxton

Whether you’re writing a technical manual, an autobiography, a novel, or a self-help book, how expertly you convey your message matters. Available on Amazon I’ve always loved storytelling, from the time I repeated fairy tales to my siblings to the time I began writing magazine editorials and editing books.

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Book Publishing Jobs: 9 Credible Ways To Make A Profit By Living Your Dreams

Make a Living Writing

Writers are often told to keep their day job until book sales take off, but what if you could find a day job in the industry you love? If you’re here, chances are that you love reading and book publishing jobs are up there in your list of dream careers. Not all book publishing jobs include this aspect.

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Interior Design Books — I Can Help You Write Yours!

Melanie Saxton

The article below, published in Conroe City Lifestyle , could easily be something found in interior design books. Do you have an interior design book percolating inside your head? Now is a great time to write a promotional corporate book filled with your amazing talent, advice, projects, and journey through a competitive market.

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Why Do Publishers Close Imprints?

Jane Friedman

Harlequin Teen (started in 2009) was relaunched as Inkyard in 2019, publishing both YA and middle-grade fiction. It’s only logical: Publishing is a business, and if the imprint doesn’t earn its keep, there’s only so long it can continue. Publicist Kathleen Schmidt , who has had a long career in traditional publishing, agrees. “If

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Houston Law Blog Editor

Melanie Saxton

However, I have put my legal training to good use by editing books for lawyer authors (including one in Austin) and blogging for law firms and sole practitioners. Below is a recently published article from May 2024. Click here to learn more about my background, education, projects, affiliations, and awards.

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