Your step-by-step guide to affordable, high-quality editing that actually helps you finish your book. If you’ve written a book—or you’re inching toward the finish line—you’ve probably already realized something important: Writing the book is only half the work. The other half? Making it polished, readable, marketable, and ready for real readers. And that’s where professional editing comes in. But let’s be honest for a moment… Most first-time authors look into professional edi

If you think indie bookstores are ghosts of the past, think again.  They’re still very much alive and well — haunting local communities in the best way possible.  And for authors (especially those working with Seerendip Publishing), these bookstores aren’t just quaint hangouts with creaky floors and the faint smell of pumpkin spice; they’re vital partners in getting your book out of the shadows and into readers’ hands. Independent Bookstores: The Beating Heart of Communities

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As I always say, one of the best ways to spot a bad publisher is to read their contract. Nobody wants to wade through dry legal jargon,...