Cypress Press Editing is closed to new clients Until further

One of the biggest criticisms I hear is in regard to the insufficient editing that goes into a self-published book or novella. Nothing is perfect and no one should expect perfection, but when readers spend money for a book they don't want to be distracted by excessive typos, grammatical errors, or conversion issues.

As an author, you tend to read your own work so many times you stop reading and start glancing over the words, knowing what should be there. Too often, however, what should be there isn't what ends up being on the page.

Looking for an editor is a very personal thing. You have to consider style of writing, personality, and experience, as well as genre. So let me tell you about Cypress Press Editing and how we work. 

First and foremost, it's YOUR work. This is a joint venture between editor and author but in the end, only the author knows what's right or wrong for the story. 

We aim for straight-forward and diplomatic. We don't believe in gilding the lily but also don't believe in crushing the spirit. You'll get an outline of strengths and weaknesses with suggestions for improvement. Read that again: suggestions. As stated earlier, only the author can decide what will and will not work for the story.