The independent publishing boom that shows no signs of letting up creates significant opportunity for authors along with increased responsibilities -- self-publishing means directly handling many things previously taken care of by publishers.
They range from finding a creative book cover design to hiring a professional editor.
Editing gives a book polish, makes it easy to read, and earns respect from readers.
Leaving mistakes in the text hurts readability and reputation.Professional editors are, in a way, the guardians of the authors who they edit.
Their goal is to improve the quality of a writer's work and help them be regarded as accomplished subject-area experts.
Proofreading is the most basic service and covers typos, spelling errors, and minor grammar mistakes.