Edit Like a Pro (Without the $5,000 Bill)

Editing is where a first draft becomes a book. It is also where most vanity presses hide their laziness—bundling “editing” into a package, outsourcing it to the lowest bidder, and returning your manuscript with a spellcheck and a bill for $2,000. Inside: the 12-round revision system that produces publishable manuscripts, the tools that carry you through each layer, and honest editor-hiring guidance.