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Self-Editing Guide for Nonfiction Authors

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Why This Guide

You know your manuscript needs work, but you’re not sure where to start. Maybe you’ve been told to “just write” and let an editor fix everything later. But here’s what most writers don’t realize: the stronger your self-edited manuscript is before it reaches an editor, the more your editor can do to elevate it—and the less you’ll spend on professional editing. The better the manuscript is when the editor receives it, the more polished and powerful the finished book can be.

The 4-Pass Professional Editing System

One self-editing pass won’t cut it. You need to work through your manuscript systematically.

Content Pass: Hook your readers, eliminate repetition, ensure reader-friendly flow
Organization Pass: Create logical structure, improve transitions, optimize headings
Writing Pass: Vary sentence structure, reduce wordiness, maintain consistent tone
Tweaking Pass: Fix grammar, spelling, punctuation, and source attribution

What makes this guide different?

Every editing topic includes real examples with tracked changes showing exactly how to revise problematic passages. You’ll practice on sample text before applying techniques to your own work.

This guide is full of practical, action steps with accompanying checklists.

Reviews

If you’ve ever struggled to shift from writing your first draft to polishing it up for another pair of eyes, Katie’s guide will be your supportive and incredibly thorough new best friend. Each section offers accessible explanations of editing principles along with an abundance of concrete examples that bring those concepts to life. And the checklists make it easy to apply what you’ve learned once you’ve gotten the concepts down.

Beth Bevis Gallick, nonfiction and academic writer

While there are several editing courses all over the internet, this booklet is more comprehensive than any course and one that describes the whats and the whys, complete with brilliant activities. I felt this was like a University-level course. On top of that, the sections have a high memorability score, thanks to exercises, explanations, and color-coded sections that will stay with you long after you finish reading. I’m planning to use this as a reference book for all my writing, henceforth. Thank you so much for the wealth of information.

Geo, nonfiction writer for brands and ghostwriter for founders

If you are serious about improving your writing as an author (as opposed to ‘just’ getting published), you’ll find Katie Chambers’ book an absolute godsend. Her personality shines through as she shares editing nugget after editing nugget. This comprehensive self-help guide will give you a greater appreciation for what editors do, as Katie takes you on a journey from structural editing to the nitty-gritty of punctuation. By the time you’ve finished self-editing your manuscript, you will feel more empowered as an author, and your editor (and your pocket) will thank you.If you are serious about improving your writing as an author (as opposed to ‘just’ getting published), you’ll find Katie Chambers’ book an absolute godsend. Her personality shines through as she shares editing nugget after editing nugget. This comprehensive self-help guide will give you a greater appreciation for what editors do, as Katie takes you on a journey from structural editing to the nitty-gritty of punctuation. By the time you’ve finished self-editing your manuscript, you will feel more empowered as an author, and your editor (and your pocket) will thank you.

Jackie Raymond, nonfiction editor

Katie Chambers’s guide offers important encouragement to writers who wish to hone their self-editing skills. She offers actionable and logical steps that remove the sense of overwhelm many writers carry into their editing phases. Her clear and accessible examples help writers refine their own strategies for reaching personal writing goals. If you need reminding that you can learn to self-edit well, I recommend using Chambers’s guide to help you accomplish just that.

Adrienne Pond, nonfiction editor

Katie’s self-editing guide gives you a specific process for organizing your content, leading with engagement, making every page count to your reader, and using your unique experience to differentiate you from everyone else who has written on the topic. This guide will make you a better writer. And, if you follow it, it will make your editor like you better.

James Gibbons, copywriter

Loads of helpful info for self-editing authors!

Tracy Buenk, nonfiction editor

Sample Pages

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Next Steps in Publishing Packet

Why This Guide

Don’t let your polished manuscript sit in a folder. Turn it into a published book that reaches readers. Writing and professional editing are just the beginning.

Without the right next steps, even the best manuscript can disappear into obscurity—or worse, get sabotaged by amateur mistakes in cover design, formatting, or distribution.

What You Get

Complete post-editing roadmap with tips for everything you need after professional editing to transform your edited manuscript into a professional, market-ready book. You get clear guidance on each step and tips for DIYing and hiring a pro:

Required (Don’t DIY): Proofread, cover design, book design & formatting
Required (Can DIY or Hire a Pro): Marketing, author bio & book description, publishing setup, distribution
Optional Steps: Print production, audiobook production, legal counseling, illustrations & images, index, translation, author website, query letter

Why This Guide is Different

Vetted Service Providers: No more hunting through Fiverr or hoping for the best. Every recommended professional has been researched and verified
Multiple Options: Different service levels and price points for every budget, from DIY guidance to full-service solutions
Industry Insider Knowledge: Learn what publishing companies don’t always tell you upfront

Get the roadmap that turns your edited manuscript into a book readers can actually find and buy.