Resources
Before you invest in professional line and copy editing, your manuscript needs to be ready. These free checklists help romance authors assess whether their book is truly prepared for the final polish—saving you time, money, and frustration.
Debut Author Checklist
Is Your Romance Ready for Line & Copy Edits?
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New to publishing? This comprehensive guide walks you through everything your manuscript needs before professional editing. You'll learn why each element matters and how to check your own work—from plot structure and POV consistency to formatting and style choices.
Whether you're writing contemporary, historical, paranormal, or any other romance subgenre, this checklist ensures you're not sending your book to an editor too early.
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Perfect for: First-time authors, writers new to romance, anyone who wants detailed guidance
Experienced Author Checklist
Line & Copy Edit Readiness Checklist
You know the craft fundamentals. This streamlined quick-reference checklist covers everything you need to verify—without the hand-holding.
Advanced considerations include narrative distance, micro-tension, subtext layering, and genre convention handling.
Work through it systematically to catch easy-to-miss details before your manuscript goes to your editor.
Perfect for: multi-published authors, experienced romance writers, anyone who wants a fast assessment tool.