Nikki Busch Editing

www.nikkibuschediting.com Freelance Editor

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Authors, beware this new scam from people pretending to be the Strand Bookstore. 

(via Scam Alert: Scammers Impersonating the Strand Bookstore)

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I did the developmental edit, line edit, and copyedit of this excellent self-help guide for Baby Boomers and others looking to start a second career as a pet sitter. A member of my team at Nikki Busch Editing did the proofreading. It was a pleasure to work on from start to finish. It’s a #1 new release on Amazon today! https://www.amazon.com/Second-Career-Pet-Sitting-Real-life-start-up-ebook/dp/B07J499ZN1

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I frequently remove “that” while editing for authors and small presses and it improves the flow and pacing of the work. All depends on the style and tone of the author’s work, but it often makes sense.

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How Many Words Should My Book Be?

Though there are exceptions to every rule, “best practices” are commonly followed with reason. As an author you may be genius, but a true genius comprehend

The max number for the Fantasy genre seems a tad low, but otherwise, this infographic is helpful and gives a general idea for word counts in each genre.

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BuzzFeed's Style Guidelines For Writing About Mental Health

The words you use can end stigma instead of perpetuating it.

I edit quite a few books, fiction and creative nonfiction (memoir & self-help), that include characters with mental illness or that discuss mental health issues. Whether you're writing about a make-believe character or writing about your own experiences, it's important to use words that end the stigma of mental health issues rather than perpetuate it.

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Book Release Party starts now on Facebook 5 PM to 9 PM 10/27! Author AZ Kelvin celebrates the launch of his new fantasy series, the Druids of Arden with book 1, Green Rising. Giveaways and more! https://www.facebook.com/265010813616009/photos/gm.136778423634031/1471234649660280/?type=3&theater

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An excellent, concise look at when to use commas (or other punctuation) before quotations.

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IF LOVE IS TRUE, HOW LONG CAN IT WAIT? Read LOVE: A Tangled Knot by Eichin Chang-Lim https://www.amazon.com/Love-Tangled-Knot-Adult-Romance-ebook/dp/B073B81BTS http://thndr.me/0TuTNy

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FREE on Kindle for the next 5 days. I loved editing this exceptional MG and YA Fantasy. https://www.amazon.com/Saga-Sages-Ben-Grigg-ebook/dp/B01M5EM6M7

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Yummy treat! Here is a $5 gift certificate to Adagio Teas: 4182020976. Expires in 24 hours.

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Happy Release Day to author Lucy J. Madison and Sapphire Books Publishing! This stunning romance in the women’s fiction and lesbian romance categories is now available! I adored editing Ms. Madison’s latest and also edited her 1st novel. https://www.amazon.com/Direction-Sun-Lucy-J-Madison-ebook/dp/B01N7J7B6M

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My favorite tea to sip while editing fiction! Here is a $5 gift certificate to Adagio Teas: 6171520401. Expires in 24 hours.

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My editing workday would not be complete without exceptional tea from Adagio. Here is a $5 gift certificate to Adagio Teas: 7895762007. Expires in 24 hours.

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Now available in paperback! Saga of Sages, Volume 1 by Ben Grigg is garnering 5-star reviews. Audiobook is in production! I adored doing the developmental and line edits on this exciting first book in a YA Fantasy series. https://www.amazon.com/Saga-Sages-1-Ben-Grigg/dp/1540322637

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Goal setting for authors

According to research, goal setters accomplish more than those who don’t set goals. What's more, people who write down their goals are 42 percent more likely to achieve them simply by writing them down. This is why goal setting for authors is so important. Give yourself an advantage: Put thought into what you want to accomplish in 2017. Write that down. Create a plan that will help you get there.

Authors who don't add goal setting to their end of the year to-do lists are less likely to reach their goals than those who do. Learn how to do it here.

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My guest post on the KM Editorial site tells you why patience and preparation are important once you’ve finished NaNoWriMo. (via NaNoWriMo is Done. Now What?)