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Coleman Editing is not accepting new clients for the time being while Jess focuses on other projects.

Articles

Tips, guides, and insights about writing, editing, and the publishing journey.

Book Editing

A Day in the Life of a Freelance Book Editor

Freelance Editor vs Editing Company: Which Is Right for You?

How to Choose a Book Editor (and What to Watch Out For)

What Happens When You Hire a Book Editor

Finding a Book Editor in the UK: What You Need to Know

Understanding Book Editing Costs: A Comprehensive Guide

The Different Types of Book Editing Explained

Editing for Different Types of Books

Writing Diverse Characters: An Editor's Perspective

The Unique Challenges of Editing Drama and Plays

Editing for Print vs Ebook: Does It Actually Matter?

Editing Fiction: What Makes a Good Story Great

Editing a Children's Book: Special Considerations

Editing Fiction vs Non-Fiction: How the Process Differs

Finding and Working with Editors

Freelance Book Editors: How to Find and Collaborate with Them

DIY Editing and Tips

Common Mistakes I See in Almost Every Manuscript

Quick Editing Checklist Before You Submit Your Manuscript

Self-Editing Your Novel: What Works and What Doesn't

Fundamentals of Proofreading

When to Hire a Proofreader (and When You Probably Don't Need One)

Five Things I Check in Every Manuscript I Edit

Ethics & Authenticity

The Psychological Impact of Typos: Why Proofreading Matters

Specialised Proofreading

Working with International Authors: What I've Learned

Writing in English as a Second Language: An Editor's Advice

Advanced Proofreading

How to Proofread Your Own Manuscript (Before Sending It to an Editor)

Why You Can't Proofread Your Own Work (and the Science Behind It)

Publishing

ISBNs for Self-Publishing Authors: What You Actually Need to Know

Self-Publishing Your First Book: What to Do After Editing

Do You Need an Editor If You're Self-Publishing?

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Not accepting new clients

Coleman Editing is not accepting new clients for the time being while Jess focuses on other projects.