Sandra Gerth - author of the Writers' Guide Series

How much does editing cost?

One of the questions I get asked most often is: What does editing cost? My answer is always: it depends. How much an editor will charge you for editing your manuscript depends on several different factors. Factors that influence editing costs Type of editing: In a previous blog post, I …

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POV violations

3 quick tips to avoid POV violations in your book

Since we all have busy lives, I thought I’d give you three quick tips you can apply to your manuscript or add to your self-editing checklist right now. Each of these tips will help you avoid point of view (POV) violations that will jar readers out of your story and …

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Get “Time Management for Writers” at a reduced price!

One of my writers’ guides, Show, Don’t Tell, recently made it to the very top of the Amazon bestseller list in its category (editing/writing references).  To celebrate, my publisher is now offering another one of my books, Time Management for Writers, at a reduced price.  If you are a writer …

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Recommended books on writing

In my office, an entire bookcase is dedicated to books on writing. While you can’t learn writing just by reading a book about it, there are books that can help you plot your novel, create believable characters, revise your manuscript, and improve your writing skills. Since there are so many …

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