When we write our books, we know our stories or subjects best. They’ve been living in our heads for weeks or months (or years), we know what we want to say, and we have a good idea what will resonate with our readers. It’s our baby, and we’re understandably proud of it. When it comes time to edit, we might think the same: I can polish it myself to publish-ready standards. I’ve seen what sells, and I can do that. … Continue reading “Why Do We Need Professional Editing?”