Jennifer Bisbing on Editing for Writers Who Plan to Self Publish

Your readers need you to be clear. Jennifer Bisbing, book editor and author of the mystery “Under the Pines," says that if an author writes with clarity about his or her theme, readers will have greater insight and appreciation. In this interview with Jennifer, she discusses how she researched her novel, which is told through the eyes of an eight-year-old. She also describes her experience in a writer's group and its value for an aspiring author. Jennifer is a professional editor, providing editorial services for authors who plan to self-publish. She says that copy editing and proofing are critical to a finished product, but even more important is specific feedback on the story itself and whether it makes sense to the readers.