If you can't afford to hire a professional editor to check your book, that doesn't mean it's the end for your writing masterpiece. Use these tips to edit your own book and have it polished by the time you submit it for publishing.

Tip 1: Start editing only when you've completed your work.

Editing and writing your book at the same time might negatively affect the cohesiveness and overall quality of your work. You've have all the time in the world to edit your book, but the ideas you have for your book could disappear any moment. Take advantage of the fluidity of your thoughts and put them to paper immediately. (Click PLAY to listen to the entire article)