may make about it. After all, you would fight to the death anyone who said something bad about your child. The same is true here. Most self-publishing packages do not offer editing as a part of the deal; if they do, expect to pay about This article contains information for those who decide to self publish their own book. There are certain things that should be included in the package offered. It is the last of three articles.

We discussed eight things in the previous two articles to look for in a self-publishing package. This article completes that train of thought.

Ninth: Is editing included in the package? Most of us would like to assume that our final manuscript is flawless—after all, we have personally read through it twenty times, maybe more. The manuscript probably needs some help, however, based on a couple of things. For one, the more we read something, the less objective we become. We are less able to see the errors in grammar, structure or spelling each time we read it. You need an objective eye to look over the manuscript. Also, this is your "baby." As such, it is easy to become protective and even defensive of any critical comments a person may make about it. After all, you would fight to the death anyone who said something bad about your child. The same is true here. Most self-publishing packages do not offer editing as a part of the deal; if they do, expect to pay about f

ious two articles to look for in a self-publishing package. This article completes that train of thought.

Ninth: Is editing included in the package? Most of us would like to assume that our final manuscript is flawless—after all, we have personally read through it twenty times, maybe more. The manuscript probably needs some help, however, based on a couple of things. For one, the more we read something, the less objective we become. We are less able to see the errors in grammar, structure or spelling each time we read it. You need an objective eye to look over the manuscript. Also, this is your "baby." As such, it is easy to become protective and even defensive of any critical comments a person may make about it. After all, you would fight to the death anyone who said something bad about your child. The same is true here. Most self-publishing packages do not offer editing as a part of the deal; if they do, expect to pay about

e have personally read through it twenty times, maybe more. The manuscript probably needs some help, however, based on a couple of things. For one, the more we read something, the less objective we become. We are less able to see the errors in grammar, structure or spelling each time we read it. You need an objective eye to look over the manuscript. Also, this is your "baby." As such, it is easy to become protective and even defensive of any critical comments a person may make about it. After all, you would fight to the death anyone who said something bad about your child. The same is true here. Most self-publishing packages do not offer editing as a part of the deal; if they do, expect to pay about ors in grammar, structure or spelling each time we read it. You need an objective eye to look over the manuscript. Also, this is your "baby." As such, it is easy to become protective and even defensive of any critical comments a person may make about it. After all, you would fight to the death anyone who said something bad about your child. The same is true here. Most self-publishing packages do not offer editing as a part of the deal; if they do, expect to pay about may make about it. After all, you would fight to the death anyone who said something bad about your child. The same is true here. Most self-publishing packages do not offer editing as a part of the deal; if they do, expect to pay about fifteen cents per word for a good edit. You also need to educate yourself on the different levels of editing, i.e. copy edit, proof reading, etc. Each one seeks to accomplish a different result. At the least, find an English professor from the community college in your area and let them look it over. Offer them a copy of the finished book as a token of appreciation. Finally, you may choose to find an editor who does not work with the publishing company. Many freelance editors can be found on various writing based websites. It is money well spent. The last thing you want is to give a copy of your book to someone, only to discover that it has errors that could easily have been prevented with a good editing job.

Tenth: Are graphics included with your contract? Depending on the genre, your book may not require graphics. But, if you would like to include a chart, or a photograph, make sure you know what is included—and what is not.