Louise Harris is the founder and president of LAST Research and Editing, specializing in comprehensive editing services for authors. With over 30 years of experience in editing and journalism, she has edited numerous manuscripts, authored four novels, and ghost-written multiple books including cookbooks and a book on addiction. Her expertise spans both fiction and non-fiction editing, from developmental work to final proofreading.

In this episode:

Different types of editing explained
The importance of developmental editing
Working with editors at different stages
Tips for authors on a budget
Book compilation services
Common editing mistakes
Flow and structure techniques

Resources mentioned:

LAST Research and Editing: https://lastresearchandediting.com/
Grammarly: https://www.grammarly.com/
Chicago Manual of Style: https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/
Associated Press Style Guide: https://www.apstylebook.com/
Print editing techniques

Book recommendations:

Oh, The Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss: https://denuccio.net/ohplaces.html

Connect with Louise:

Website: https://lastresearchandediting.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-harris-2b04bb13/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/louise.harris.7315/
LAST Research FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/lastresearch/
YouTube: @LouiseHarrisTheLASTWord
Twitter: @lastredit
Phone: 480-370-3945
Alignable: https://www.alignable.com/hanover-md/last-research-and-editing-2

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Louise Harris - The Complete Guide to Book Editing and Development