The 7 Deadly Sins of Editing: Top Editing Mistakes Writers Make (And How To Avoid Them)

By Kevin Mills

You've invested countless hours cranking out your masterpiece in preparation for The Big Day. Now it's time to make sure your text is as polished and professional as possible... before you publish. Written by professional editors (who have encountered every editing sin known to man), 7 Deadly Sins of Editing is your condensed guide to identifying and overcoming the most common mistakes writers typically make. Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting out, 7 Deadly Sins of Editing is a must-have tool for every serious writer. It's true — some editing sins are more serious than others. 7 Deadly Sins of Editing will prepare you to overcome each and every one of them with confidence. Don't let these 7 simple mistakes hold your book back from everything it can be!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Kevin Mills
• Release date: Jan 28, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215244647

Kevin Mills

Kevin Mills has been a missionary, a market research analyst, a lawn boy, a receptionist and even performed as an energetic Chuck E. Cheese back in high school. And FYI, the costume isn't nearly as hot or stanky as you imagine. It's worse. Much, much worse.Kevin's been a Stay-at-Home Dad since 2002 when his first son, Kyler, popped into the world. He's since been blessed with two more K Clones: Kaleb and Kara. While all three may act like insane, drunken monkeys at times, he loves them dearly as they have taught him how to slow down, have patience, and laugh at life more often. He and Kim have been married for 30 years.

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Editing

THE 7 DEADLY SINS OF EDITING

TOP EDITING MISTAKES WRITERS MAKE (AND HOW TO AVOID THEM)

KEVIN MILLS

Kevin Mills

CONTENTS

Advance Praise

The Beginning of The End

Editing Sin #1:

Editing As You Write

Editing Sin #2:

Editing Too Soon

Editing Sin #3:

Editing While Distracted

Editing Sin #4:

Editing Without Deadlines

Editing Sin #5:

Ignoring Your Spellchecker

Editing Sin #6:

Trusting Your Spellchecker

Editing Sin #7:

Editing Without A Tribe

The End Is Just The Beginning

Everybody Needs An Editor.

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ADVANCE PRAISE

FOR 7 DEADLY SINS OF EDITING

"As a writer, I’m always looking for new ways to make my manuscripts the best they can be. 7 Deadly Sins of Editing is quite informative and well-balanced (and a good use of my very limited and valuable time). I recommend this to my writer friends, especially those who are new to authorship and publishing."

- Merinda Brighton, Author of Trek Through Fire

"I really enjoyed how quick of a read 7 Deadly Sins of Editing was. I was impressed that it felt more like a conversation than a do and don't manual or textbook. Personally, I appreciated the tips as I’m preparing to write my own novel one day. Super great points to make!"

- Breanna Cypers

"7 Deadly Sins of Editing is witty and enjoyable. Fun, quick read, a great review (0r introduction) of what editing does and why it's important for writers! I loved the little bits of humor and the analogies throughout. Made me laugh!"

- Rachel Leann, Author, Rachel Leann Writes

THE BEGINNING OF THE END