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While most picture books contain valuable lessons for children, a content book is focused primarily on educational value. For example, content books for children ages 0-4, might focus on basic shapes, colors, letters, and numbers. For slightly older children (5-7), content books shift into early readers that contain simple sentences and controlled language that teach content. For example, they might contain a lesson about historical figures, geography, cultural traditions, or science.
A good editor does more than just check spelling and grammar; they establish a close and trusting relationship with the author. The editor serves as a sounding board for ideas, and an experienced guide and a mentor who helps the author critically address the important elements of their manuscript to create a polished and marketable finished product.
Picture this. You’re finally finished with that manuscript you’ve been working on in little spurts for the last decade. After all, that’s all a busy season of life will allow for—little bits of writing here and there. Through tears of relief, you sit in wonder as you type out those final words and watch the last page roll through the printer.
In an open ocean of editors and freelancers, finding the right person for your book can feel overwhelming. However, with the proper sea anchors, you can identify the right editor for you in today’s bustling waters.
Here’s what we at Generational Copy, LLC recommend:
Every book is different, every author is unique, and… every proofreader has their own process to their workflow. I thought for this blog it’d be fun to pull back the curtain and give you a behind-the-scenes look at my proofreading process.
For starters, there are some things I need in place to achieve maximum success.
Beta reader feedback is provided on a chapter-by-chapter basis once the completed manuscript has been submitted. Authors can expect to receive feedback within 3-4 weeks of the submission date.
Beta reader feedback is provided on a chapter-by-chapter basis once the completed manuscript has been submitted.