We all have folks we love to use for certain things. But how many people does it take to create a book? Let's have some fun and take a look inside this publishing madhouse, shall we?
- Writer. Without the writer, what's the point? They're the real powerhouses behind all that wonderful literature you consume. Their imaginations open up and drag you, kicking and screaming, into a whole new world.
- Editor. This is the person the writer should be buddies with. Not cappuccino drinking, dress shopping, book swapping buddies; but someone you get along with that you know has a staunch work ethic along with a firm grasp of the English language and the building blocks that make an excellent book. Like the ladies over at INDIE Books Gone Wild, eh?
- Proofreader. Someone else who can catch all those niggling little errors that throw readers out of the story. A misplaced comma, period, misused word, or errant thought thrown into a paragraph where it doesn't belong.
- Cover Designer. Your brilliance in art. Someone who can bring your story into an image that's compelling. They should also have a strong grasp of the art of Typography. This is your book's face. It should be clean and have the makeup applied properly.
- Book Formatting Guru. We all need one of these hanging around. Someone who makes us look good in print or on an e-reader.
- Sales Platform. This is the company that sells copies of your book and keeps part of the profit. We don't like them much, but they're a necessary evil and we all have a favorite one.
Well, that's all for today, folks! Until next time, WRITE ON!
Jo
Do you use a different proofreader than editor? I have beta readers and an editor, but I never hired someone exclusively as a proofreader.
ReplyDeleteI do. That's part of why I built INDIE Books Gone Wild. Proofreading is built into the cost of the edit. You always have a fresh pair of eyes taking a look. I think, after two rounds of edits, both the writer and the editor are too close to the work to notice the small things. Thanks for the comment and question, Heather! :)
DeleteSo glad you are on my team, and I look forward to seeing IBGW grow.
ReplyDeleteDitto, kiddo! To all of that! :)
DeleteOn my team is my husband who did the cover design. I also have a friend who was a teacher and she did the final proof check. My daughter was my inspiration.
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