Why should you get your book edited?

A compelling narrative is created when an author pours his heart and soul into a manuscript. However, no matter how talented the writer is, there is a high chance that they will become too close to their work, making it difficult to evaluate its strengths and weaknesses objectively. That is why we emphasize ruthless editing, where there is more logical thinking involved. Let's discuss why every book needs ruthless editing:

1. Every Book Needs a Clear Narrative Flow: Imagine reading a novel where events are jumbled or a nonfiction book where the chapters are disconnected. It would be confusing to read such a book. Such things happen when a manuscript lacks a clear and logical structure. That's where editing comes to your rescue. It ensures that your book is well structured, the transitions are smooth and the ideas are connected logically so that readers can easily read the book without feeling bored.

2. The ‘Invisible Clutter’ That Slows Readers Down: Ever dropped reading the book mid-way because it felt uninteresting due to long sentences or unnecessary repetitions? It might have been a frustrating experience. Now let's understand about some common elements that can make a book dull:

• Filler words “just”, “really”, “very” that add no value to the book.

• Redundant Phrases: Saying the same thing in different ways.

• Over-explanations: Explaining simple concepts again and again.

A sharp edit trims the fluff and keeps only the things that can enhance your book.

3. Your Tone Might Be Working Against You: A book's tone should align with its genre. For example, if it's a horror novel then it should have a tense tone and if it's a nonfiction book, it should have a subjective tone. Editing helps you maintain the consistency of the tone throughout the book and make sure that your voice aligns with your target audience.

4. Fiction and Non-Fiction Both Need Fact-Checking: Will you trust an author if the facts in their book are wrong? Facts play a crucial role in fiction books too. Think about reading a historical novel where dates are wrong or a mystery novel where the character’s description changes in the middle of the story. It can easily make you lose interest. Whether it is statistics, historical facts, or scientific claims it should be accurate because even a small mistake can affect your credibility. Editors ensure that character traits, settings, and timelines are consistent in fiction novels and that the data used in nonfiction books is well-researched.

5. The Reader’s Experience Is What Matters Most: Do you agree with the fact that your book is meant to be read and enjoyed by your readers? You know every detail about your book but you need to think from your readers' point of view too. After all, they are the ones who will read it. An editor will smoothen the pacing and clarify your ideas so that readers don't feel bored and your message is clear to them.

In conclusion, ruthless editing is not just a necessary step for a book but a crucial one. Ruthless editing turns your book into a masterpiece, avoiding any errors and making it loveable among the readers.

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