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The 5 Things Your Book Cover Needs by Lilah Higgins

I know as a writer or author, the design of your book cover is probably the last thing on your mind. But imagine your book is sitting on the shelves of bookstores going completely unnoticed despite the amazing words within it. The hard truth is, that unless your customers know you prior to finding your book, the first thing they’ll…
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Self-Editing Hacks: 5 Ways to Self-Edit your Manuscript before Hiring an Editor

Hi there! Self-editing your work is an essential component of the writing and publishing process. It can help improve your manuscript, while creating a cleaner version for your editor. If your manuscript is riddled with easy-to-catch errors, the editing timeline can be significantly longer and costlier. But do not despair, numerous free resources can help you improve your manuscript, and…
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Hi there, welcome to House Style Editing! I'm Liz - a writer and editor living in beautiful San Antonio, Texas with my husband, blended family of 5 kiddos and a one-eyed Yorkie. My love affair with reading began when I taught myself to read the entire Nancy Drew series when I was 7 and has been a driving force in my life, both personally and professionally ever since. I am here to help you find and refine your voice as a writer so you can share your story with the world—because your story matters!