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Do You REALLY Need A Book Editor?
Recently, I shared my own rather intense experience working with an editor on my upcoming fantasy novel, Crown of Shadows. And I know, not everyone gets or wants to work with a publisher, but the question remains... Do you really need an editor?
Working with Book Editor (OH, THE DRAMA!)
Is the book editor really needed? Or is it more of a waste of time? Let me tell you about my experience with the editor that has been assigned to me by my publisher (the good, the bad, the PANIC).
Fantasy Book Publishing - My First Meeting With the Publisher
Today I had a pleasure (and a panic attack) to experience my first call with the publisher. We already have a contract signed and agreed on the Pub Date (Halloween 2025).
I won’t lie - I didn’t know what to expect out of the call. I was nervous, because this is my first novel, and I don’t really know the process. But this call was made exactly for that reason. So, if you want to know everything about the book publishing process… Here’s my experience with the first call:
What to look out for in Book Publishing Contracts
3 days ago I have signed a contract for my debut fantasy novel (which is a part of a series). As you may imagine - getting a contract feels UNREAL. But you know what you need to do once you get it?
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I think we an all agree that a book cover is one of the most important decisions… We say “don’t jusge the book by its cover” but let’s be fair - WE DO JUDGE THE BOOKS BY THEIR COVERS. Sometimes we pay attention to a book only because the cover made us stop and stare.
So let me tell you a story: (And I’ll show you the cover of my book at the end, so keep reading. It’s beautiful.)