Writers Blog

The Internet provides many resources for outsourcing your online business editing needs. Free services, low-cost sites, as well as professional editing and writing services will be explored. This blog will investigate popular sites that are recommended for several search engines. It will also provide...

No one will argue that the writing journey from book idea to print can be daunting. However, it might not be as challenging as one might think—especially if you have a plan for what you will write, you line up a reliable editor, and you know how to look for a publisher. Once you know the topic of your...

Editing, whether it is for an academic journal, a short story submission, or a non-fiction manuscript for publishing, always follows basic rules of grammar and punctuation. This blog article is the second in a series of editing skills and services, such as those  FirstEditing.com provides. This...

There are certain important things every writer should look for when hiring an editor. Not all editors and editing companies are created equal. So sorting through the editorial slush pile, there are things you can look for that will ensure a professional and positive editing experience. One thing writers...

Now that you’ve finished your book or other document, you might have some ideas in mind for your editor, and that’s great! But, before choosing your editor, do you know what to avoid? Naturally, you know what you do want. And that’s a consummate professional, one who is highly skilled, respects your...