It might seem daunting to take your book from the writing phase to the editing phase, but it doesn't have to be. Professional editors understand their role in the publishing process and are equipped to ease writers, especially first-time and self-published authors, into the next stage. Reaching out to a prospective editor should be exciting, not intimidating. Still, it's understandable why writers might be concerned about handing their creative work to someone whose job is to

This post is part of our Self-Publishing Series , designed to provide important information for writers considering the editorial responsibilities, benefits and costs associated with publishing their own work. For details on available editing services or to learn more about getting your writing into print, contact PJC Editing for a free editorial consultation. ALSO IN THE SELF-PUBLISHING SERIES ChatGPT and Editing: Still a Novice Editor That Can't Be Trusted What is Proofre

The latest self-publishing success story comes from Debbie O'Fee, an established author who is preparing to launch her second book on her experiences as a parent of a child with autism. The Cold Water Diaries of an Autism Mom is a diary-style account of her Long Island, New York family of four, which includes her two teenage sons, JT and Ryan. Her younger son, Ryan, was diagnosed with autism at age 3. Debbie came to PJC by coincidence. She was trying to track her son JT on h