Here at Amma Edits, we help nonfiction writers and business owners tell their stories. Whether that story is about your entrepreneurial journey, some business insight you have acquired through experience, or your life's story, our services are designed to help you bring those stories to life.  Storytelling is a powerful tool for nonfiction writers and businesses. It helps to: Engage the audience Communicate complex ideas clearly Build emotional connections Enhance brand ident

Beta readers can help identify any plot holes in your manuscript that you might have overlooked. They can also provide impartial and honest feedback as a third party, offering insights that your best friend, spouse, parents, or colleagues might hesitate to share.

Self-editing. The very word may evoke a mix of feelings in authors. Some find solace in the meticulous process of refining their work, while others may dread the daunting task of revisiting their words. The struggle with self-editing isn't just about fixing typos or adjusting syntax; it often extends into a mental hurdle that can impede creativity and productivity. If you've ever found yourself staring at a sentence for what seems like eternity, grappling with self-doubt and

Copyediting focuses on all of those in addition to checking for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors.

Developmental editing is the most detailed, comprehensive, and thoughtful editing package offered by Amma Edits.

After dedicating numerous days and nights to your manuscript, you are now nearing the final stages of your first draft and are ready to...

In the ever-changing world of professional writing, manuscript assessments are a vital step that often leads to refined and impactful...

I used to dream of my book being in Target, getting on Good Morning America, and impacting the masses. But over time, I realized those shiny moments pale in comparison to a simple comment or heartfelt email from someone who was deeply moved by my story.

I have received several versions of this question over the last few days from authors I'm collaborating with. I'm writing this brief blog...

Every serious editor (and writer) should have a Merriam-Webster's Dictionary and a copy of the most up-to-date Chicago Manual of Style on...

The main goal of a line edit is to make sure that your words flow into beautiful sentences that flow into exquisite paragraphs...

This service is offered to help an author figure out if they'll successfully hook their readers in the first few pages of their novel.

A developmental editor can help you in ways that will cut down on your frustrations and your moments of doubt and fear...

Editors love authors who submit a properly formatted manuscript because 1) it makes their work a little easier, 2) they can focus on the...

What is Copy Editing? Copy editing is another critical component when it comes to improving an author’s work. Every stage of the editing...

What is Line Editing? Line editing is critical to improving an author’s work and is designed to elevate said work. While a developmental...

Developmental editing is a critical phase in the editing of an author’s work designed to elevate said work. It focuses on the overall...

Finding a good book is like finding an imaginary friend from a faraway land where the streets are made of gold and the houses made of...

There are writing errors hidden within the pages of your manuscript that often take the eye of a professional to weed out, but there are...

You have worked tirelessly on your story and now feel ready to hire an editor. But what kind of editing does your book need, and how do you know what kind of editor to hire? To help, I have picked and explained the different kinds of editors and what they do. A Story Consultant: This type of editor acts most like a writing coach and can help you outline possible story ideas or develop your pitch for an idea you love. This is your brainstorming editor, the one you hire when y