Does My Book Need Editing?

One thing that I have come across time and time again is the age-old debate of editing. Some of the things we’ve either heard or said ourselves, include:

“Is editing necessary?”
“Why should I pay to have it done when I can have my friends look over my work?”
“My book doesn’t need editing!”

But the truth is, editing is necessary. Your friends aren’t editors (although some may be!). And books do need editing. As a writer, it is important to have at least one or two sets of eyes look through your work. They may catch mistakes that you weren’t aware of, for one. Or perhaps they may correct some proofreading errors. But more than that, an editor will help you further develop your work. An editor will work with you to develop characters, plot, and climax, as well as alert you to any holes in the story, the need for transitions, and the areas that may need more attention and detail. They read your work line by line for the quality of the content.

Many may feel that editing costs too much, and would rather look through their own work for any holes or mistakes. But understand that editing is an involved process. It takes time. It takes knowledge. And, like everything else, it is an investment. But the editor is there to work with you to help you produce the best work possible, which is the ultimate goal.

Special Offer for Businesses in Rochester!

Hello everyone! I’m excited to personally invite you to take advantage of a special offer from Betta Book Publishing! We are currently offering a 50% savings to new clients who are interested in having us create a press release for their business. This special offer of 50% off is for a limited time only!

Below you will find more information about this special offer. If you are interested or know someone who may be interested in taking advantage of this huge savings, please contact me. Let’s spring into action and publicize your business!

 

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Rochester Home Network Provides Beneficial Services to Local Homeowners and Contractors

Hello all! I’d like to share with you a little bit about a Rochester-based company called, Rochester Home Network. During the rough economic environment, they continue to provide outstanding services to homeowners in need of repairs. Rochester Home Network does the work of matching homeowners with contractors who match their needs, specifications, and details of project needs.

Did I mention they are the only company in Rochester who does this? Take advantage of what they offer!

Are you a homeowner who is looking to have work done? Are you a contractor who is looking to provide work for homeowners? Read below to learn more…

 

During this economic time and news of foreclosures on homes, one local company continues to provide beneficial services to both home owners and contractors. Rochester Home Network, owned and operated by Tina Servis, provides the homeowner with a piece of mind when looking for qualified contractors and home repair professionals.

Rochester Home Network provides homeowners with contractors by matching their project needs, budget, time lines, specifications and location with the qualified professionals in their database. This ensures that the home owner and contractor are a right fit for one another.

“Rochester Home Network can help home owners when they are ready to make a decision on remodeling their home, by providing them with pre-screened, qualified contractors who are fair, reliable, and professional,” Servis said. “We background check, reference check, and ensure that contractors are carrying the appropriate insurance coverage. All this adds up to time saved for the home owner.”

Laura Paskell, of Brighton, contacted Rochester Home Network for remodeling a room in her home. “I was impressed with the very first contractor, loved his ideas, and felt he really understood my plans,” she said. “RHN made me feel more confident in making a decision knowing that I didn’t have to look through the yellow pages again and I didn’t have to do reference checks.”

Rochester Home Network is also a benefit to contractors, Servis said, because unlike other companies in our area, we provide a warm lead to the contractors, and the contractor only pays if they secure the job.

Rochester Home Network continues to be one of the only companies to provide services like this in Rochester, and continues to thrive through the current economic environment. For more information about Rochester Home Network, please contact Tina Servis at 585-359-4834.

Life is a Series of Presentations

Happy Friday! I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.

Continuing the conversation about presentations, I would like to recommend a book I just finished reading. It’s called, “Life is a Series of Presentations,” by Tony Jeary.

If the title doesn’t spark some kind of interest off the bat, the content of the book is a must read! Jeary touches on important topics, including preparation, presentation, appearances, using your senses, mirroring, building rapport, leading, and much, much more.

Presentations aren’t just what you may think; speaking in front of a large crowd. Presentations occur each and every day, whether it’s in front of 100 people or one individual. Jeary delves into psychology, body language, what makes a good presenter, and how to become a better presenter.

I’d recommend this to anyone who is interested in improving their communication and presentation skills. Learn how to connect with people, enhance you credibility, and learn the three I’s: Inform, Inspire, and Influence.

How Full is Your Bucket?

I’d like to share my thoughts on a book I have read recently. It’s called, “How Full is Your Bucket?” by Tom Rath and Don Clifton. I learned about it through the GRC-NAWBO Business Book Club, and thought it’d be a beneficial read. I was right.

The book talks about how each person has a bucket. How people interact with us, both personally and professionally, can fill or empty our bucket. For example, if your boss gives you positive feedback about a project you worked on, he is filling your bucket. If someone gives you a compliment, (s)he is filling you bucket. When your bucket becomes filled, you have a more positive attitude, a positive outlook, and you tend to fill the bucket of others. The opposite proves to be true, as well. By sharing negative or rude comments, or spreading negative energy around your workplace, you are emptying not only the bucket of others, but your bucket as well.

The book shares many examples that we may experience on a day-to-day basis. I couldn’t help but to agree and nod my head when I read certain things. Reading this book made me become more aware of my interaction with others and how other people’s interactions affect me. I would highly recommend taking the time to read this book. It’s just more than 100 pages, it’s a fast read and well worth it. Check it out! What are your thoughts?