Free Self-Editing Guide

Overwhelmed by the editing process? Let's fix that.

Whether you're publishing traditionally or self-publishing, Book Editing: A Complete Guide for Authors gives you a clear, step-by-step roadmap, no more endless research or second-guessing.

Created by professional editor Allison Buehner with experience at a publishing house and in freelance work, this guide breaks down every stage of editing in the right order:

Self Editing • Beta Readers • Editorial Assessment • Developmental Edits • Line Edits • Copy Edits • Proofreading

Plus personalized checklists, fill-in-the-blank worksheets, and tailored recommendations for both traditional and self-publishing paths.

Stop spinning your wheels. Start editing with confidence.

Ready to query? Stop drowning in conflicting advice.

A Querying Author's Guide to Landing a Literary Agent gives you a proven, step-by-step roadmap to agent representation, created by a book editor and award-winning author and book coach Julie Navickas.

From crafting your query letter to handling responses like a pro, this guide covers everything you need:

Writing a Standout Query Letter • Building Your Query Package • Researching Agents & Publishers • Strategic Batch Querying • Understanding Agent Responses • Navigating Pitch Events • Post-Query Next Steps

Plus fill-in-the-blank email templates, beta reader questionnaires, query tracking worksheets, agent research checklists, and the common mistakes that land manuscripts straight in the rejection pile.

Query smarter. Land your agent.