Joel the Writer LLC Now Offers Book Editing for Self-Published Authors

AVON, Conn. - Jan. 2, 2016 - PRLog -- Author, journalist, and marketing communications writer Joel Samberg is pleased to add two new elements to his professional resume: editing books for self-published authors, and press release copywriting for new books.

Samberg, whose own published catalog includes books on singing icon Karen Carpenter, novelty musician Benny Bell, and several others, says that what self-published authors need is passion and dedication –which most already have—as well as a second pair of skilled editorial eyes—which many do not.

“All self-published authors need professional editing, and here’s why: it’s perfectly natural for them to be so passionate about their work that they’re easily blinded to problems that can tarnish it. Problems that can creep into even the most skilled literary projects include verbosity, mixed tenses, run-on sentences, misplaced modifiers, ideas that are familiar to the author but not necessarily to the reader, and more. As a writer I try to avoid clichés like a pandemic, but clichés become clichés for a reason, and here’s one that applies to all authors:  it is very tough to see the forest from the trees.”

Furthermore, Samberg states, professional editing is integral for self-published authors who do not have a publishing company—and its various editorial professionals—to back them up. The better the work, the better chance there is for success with reviews and sales, and for the author’s own literary legacy.

Samberg’s rates are highly competitive and are based on the length of the work and a small sample of the writer’s pre-edited project. What’s more, clients don’t pay until after they receive the edited document back via email.

For an additional competitive rate, Samberg also offers to prepare press releases for new books that will help build interest for the writer’s intended audience. The process begins with an in-depth interview (usually via email), which he uses to identify the most intriguing and marketable hooks for each personalized release. He has written dozens of press releases for books on psychology, art, children’s stories, business and more.

Joel Samberg began his career as an assistant editor on trade magazines, then moved into marketing communications as an account executive, public relations manager, and corporate communications manager. As a freelance copywriter he has written many successful websites, direct mail brochures, ads, press releases and case studies for clients in industries ranging from retirement communities and digital product manufacturers to publishers and insurance companies. As a freelance journalist his features, essays, columns and trade articles have appeared in many publications, including Hartford Magazine, The New York Times, New Jersey Savvy Living Magazine, Mobility Magazine, Dramatics Magazine and many others.

His website can be found at JoeltheWriter.com.