Editing Advice: How To Edit A Book - 7 Tips For New Authors

In this video, new writers will learn how to edit a book with advice from a professional writing editor, Lori Bamber.
The Self Publishing Agency asked a professional a literary editor seven questions (submitted by writers) about her best advice on how to edit a novel.
In this video, The Self Publishing Agency covers:
- How to be a better writer
- What is the best Writing Software (Scrivener and Grammarly)
- What are the best books on writing (Stephen King, E.E Cummings, Dr. Seuss)
- What is the best advice for writers
- How much does a professional editor cost
- How long does it take to edit a book
- Grammar advice
- How to use proper sentence structure
- Can you start a sentence with “Because”
- Common mistakes new authors make
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[@angelosleventis]

Loving last answer! 😝😝 and all the content, really useful after 7 years!

[@aaronying4989]

I am still trying to learn about editing and writing, thanks this was good insight. It feels like every new thing you write is a learning experience.

[@DMZ67Y2Y2]

Thanks for the ING tip. I do use Scrivener. Using the text search function I highlighted the INGs and was shocked. I am up to about 50G text in my story, and now will go back and get rid of as many INGs as possible. Thank again, hug and all that.

[@lisahartley4268]

WOW Megan, WOW Lori, great tips on writing. "if you can say it in a conversation, you can say it in writing"... Thanks!

[@TheSelfPublishingAgency]

Thanks Lisa! Lori is full of insights on and off the page! Do you have any writer or editor advice you love to follow!?

[@lucascoolfool4959]

Great tips indeed. I still find I need to pay for an editor, however. Going between Fiverr and editmojo.com. Where ever I can find a deal. Self-publishing is expensive! Luckily, I can somewhat format on my own.

[@donreed]

Oh, I quite agree. Just make sure that they say "Umm..." and "Errrr..." and "sort of" and "kind of" all the time.

[@summersinafrica]

6 years later this is so helpful! Thank you

[@lindahollyer8676]

Love these two people, without them I would not have written and published a book! Linda Hollyer, author, Letters to My Daughters, Business advice for Entrepreneurs.

[@paperbackkingdom7863]

I found this advice really helpful, it just really clicked with me. I can't wait to watch more videos from you.

[@TheSelfPublishingAgency]

Thank you! What are you writing these days?

[@rachelthompson9324]

Get a copy of Shrunk and White's book, Elements of Style

[@barrykelly2722]

Excellent book. Most excellent.

[@MultiKestral]

Hi Absolutely loved this, I’ve just completed a first draft and am line plotting a second. I obvs will go back to the first after a well earned break and I’m super excited if not a little overwhelmed. Anyhow thank you for this writerly insight it’s given me such fire to keep pushing forward. If and when you see my book one day (I hope!) it will be because of people like you who took the time to help an amateur like me. Thank you!

[@dogjeepmeat]

Love this, thank you ladies so much!

[@MeganDubs]

Lori - you're a magician with stories. I will carry you with each of my books, forever.

[@TheSelfPublishingAgency]

Magician is right!

[@mattmcwilliams9918]

Thank you for really good advice and presented in a clear and understandable way :-)

[@tomaria100]

Thank you!

[@cmartin4918]

Thank you for your time and helpful information!

[@rachelthompson9324]

What kind of editing? Line, copy or content editing?

[@aartinaravane224]

Thanks! ❤

[@AJSchultz]

2018.07.24 2244h EST A year later, thanks.

[@danieljaygrossett-author]

Very helpful great advice here, thanks

[@womaninblack8333]

Great video! Thanks

[@TheSelfPublishingAgency]

Glad you liked this one - thank you for watching!

[@MegansFairyTale]

Write on :)

[@TheSelfPublishingAgency]

Totally. :)

[@trustmara_9149]

oh thank god a lot of my sentences start with those

[@KARDAYAHSSoulServices]

Todah rabah!💚 Shälam!

[@alouachenouria6876]

An Amazing talk❤

[@dewmediatv1367]

Thanks for this information! I do write Christian literature for our ministry but every time I feel it's not clear. So I feel you can help me to improve on them by going through them. Please. Thanks. I a. Richard from Uganda.

[@helenarichard]

Do publishers have editors?

[@richardday3862]

Yes, all types of editors. But your work won't get a look in with a publisher if it's not up to scratch first.

[@karmasucks1937]

How do you become an editor

[@williamribardo3736]

The editing process more likley taks 40 to 80 hours. Experienced writers write well enough to save Editors substantial time and cost less. Go with the editor who gets the manuscript sold and works in the format process also. Clarity or playful reading Dr. Seus. for relaxation

[@dianabrown9757]

Thank you

[@TheSelfPublishingAgency]

Thank YOU!

[@sobeidalagrange7129]

❤❤❤

[@sleepnddie101]

Realy saxsux vid very helpful

[@rachelthompson9324]

Plot, know where the story is going and what it's about before you start

[@TheSelfPublishingAgency]

Absolutely - a good point to be considered by all writers!

[@donreed]

05/08/24: Much too long! Cliff Notes: 1) Be VERBOSE. Never get to the point! 2) Be REDUNDANT: People love reading the same things over and over again. 3) Don't make your natural verbosity do ALL the work: Put the word "OF" in every single sentence. 4) Your publisher loves INVISIBLE type sizes. You adore your publisher. 5) Your publisher loves FAINT ink density. You love your publisher. 6) Book blurbs DON'T have to be factual. 7) KEEP GOING! Zoom past page 300 at 115 mph! Stop writing whenever and wherever you please. You're welcome!

[@alandavies3727]

I believe if you read a lot of other people work you’re in danger of picking up their work into your work. You could start plagiarising without realising it.

[@illegalturtlee]

This is a common misconception. The more you read and write the more you develop your own voice and style! Keep reading, keep writing!

[@katgreer6113]

Sometimes yes sometikes now. New ideas ofte stem from old ones.

[@WillyBluefield]

If she works for a self-publishing outfit, I guarantee she's a hack.

[@rachelthompson9324]

King's book, On Writing, isn't very helpful from a technical perspective