Editing is essential to improve the quality of your work. If you are not used to finding errors on your own, then you may find self-editing too taxing. As long as you use these basic principles, then you will see how this process improves your writing style in many ways.

Don’t put it off any more. Take your dream off the shelf. If you wait, you can be this time next year without making your dream of writing a successful book come true.

Writing and editing are two totally different tasks. Writing is a creative process. Editing is a critical process. Each task demands a very specific focus; each must be handled separately. Editing should not start until the writing task is completed.

You’re about to sign your first book deal, what happens next? Jonny Geller, Managing Director of Curtis Brown Books offers his advice on what questions you should ask, understanding the terms of the contract, discovering if your contract is negotiable and whether you need an agent to negotiate it for you, selling other rights to your book, and when can you expect to receive the money.

Alexandra Pringle, Editor in Chief of Bloomsbury.com, gives expert video advice on: What should I do if the publisher asks me to make revisions before they’ll accept my submission? I’ve been asked to make revisions – can I ask for development money? How long does it take to go from acceptance to publication? How will I be informed if I have been accepted? How do I accept an offer? and more…

Writing your novel is only half the battle – next you have to get published. It’s tough for a first-time writer to get their book into the hands of the top publishing industry pros. This instructional video will show you what to send to literary agents and publishers to create a winning first impression and make them want to read on, plus what to send and how to package and present your novel.