Nikki Busch Editing

04/28/2023

I’m Nikki Busch’s wife, Barb. It is with deep sadness that I tell you Nikki died this Tuesday evening at home.
Please be patient as I navigate through all of this to close out your business dealings with her. Reach out here if something is going on with a manuscript.
I will try my best to help you.
Barb

04/25/2023

Happy Release Day to award-winning author Shade Owens. Book 1 in her new BLOOD KINGS series is now available and already getting positive reviews!

Fans of the author's award-winning FERAL SENTENCE series have had a taste of what it's like for women incarcerated on a a brutal and unforgiving all-woman island. With the BLOOD KINGS series, Shade Owens shows readers what it's like for young men like Leo Hart who's been sentenced to a similar fate.





https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Kings-Dystopian-Thriller-Shade-ebook/dp/B0BXZ66M2P

https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Kings-Dystopian-Thriller-Shade-ebook/dp/B0BXZ66M2P

Blood Kings (A Dystopian Thriller)

04/13/2023

The Self-Published Book Awards from Writer's Digest is accepting entries until 5/1. If you've worked hard on your book, had it professionally edited, and self-published it, check out the entry guidelines: https://www.writersdigest.com/writers-digest-competitions/self-published-book-awards

ENTER NOW! Deadline: 4/3/23. Writer’s Digest’s Self-Published Book Awards is currently accepting submissions. This is the only Writer’s Digest competition exclusively for self-published books.

03/28/2023

Happy Release Week to my dear friend and client Alexandra Rusch - Author! Summer of Sara, her fun, quirky, beachy romance is now available as e-book and in Kindle Unlimited and pre-orders for the paperback are coming soon.

This book has been 15 years in the making and the author and I began discussing work on it several years ago! I am so jazzed to see a book that I watched grow from a few chapters to a full manuscript come to life!

A huge congratulations to you, Alexandra. I hope readers are as blown away by Summer of Sara as I was.

Free-spirited Sara Maloney has a peaceful getaway for one planned at the Jersey shore, compliments of her former boss. Yet her summer of crafting, sun, and reflection takes an unexpected turn when the clumsy yet sassy artist comes face-to-face (or is it butt-to-face?) with Erik Hanson, the scrump...

03/24/2023

Happy Release Week to author Angela Moody, writing as Angela Scott for this book! Unfinished Business is a mesmerizing, twisty-turny, second-chance with a unique and powerful plot and vivid, realistic characters.

This novel was a joy to edit and I'm thrilled to see it on the virtual bookshelves. Link to buy:

It’s been ten years since Amy laid eyes on her high school sweetheart, Jeremy Austin. Once pledged to each other, she left with no explanations, leaving him reeling. When Jeremy walks back into her life on Valentine’s Day, a beautiful woman on his arm, Amy decides she wants to set t...

02/27/2023

, need a cure for the common info dump?

As an indie editor, I often encounter info dumping in the fiction manuscripts I work on. This article has some great tips for cutting back on it in your story.

https://larkingservices.wordpress.com/2023/02/27/redistributing-the-infodump/

In writing a novel, the creator usually has vast store of information that needs to be shared throughout the telling: plot-related research, original or historical world-building, character backsto…

02/24/2023

, are you making use of your local library to market your book? This article shows you some ways. I always share whatever book marketing advice I can with my editing clients.

Public libraries love supporting their local authors. If you haven’t spent any time at your local library, that is your first step.

02/23/2023

Remove the lyrics, authors. If you're hoping to include someone else's song lyrics in your book, do yourself a favor and don't do it.
No, it is NOT covered under "fair use" because your book is a commercial endeavor. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

 
 
 
 


If you're considering including song lyrics in one of your books, it's vital to understand how to do it properly or it may cost you big.

02/17/2023

Looking forward to attending the virtual Neurodivergent Publishing Conference for the next couple of days! I work with several indie authors to help them build better stories, including those with and ADHD.

I love straightening out sentences that could benefit from clarity and refinement and making suggestions about how authors can strengthen their writing.

If you're attending, DM me in the conference space and let's chat about your next project! I’m currently booking for mid-April and beyond.

02/08/2023

Encouraging news, particularly for who . https://authorsguild.org/news/amazon-changing-ebook-return-policy/

Update, February 1, 2023: Yesterday, Amazon informed us that it had updated its systems and rolled out a new policy to crack down on ebook returns if a book has been partially read. Amazon updated its returns policy to state […]

01/27/2023

It's always a thrill to hold a book I've edited in my hands! A big thank you for the book and congratulations to author KC Nabavi on the release of his murder mystery based on true events, MARSHALLS' SECRETS. The team at Nikki Busch Editing handled the editing and the proofreading on this novel and the end result is rewarding to see!
https://www.amazon.com/Marshalls-Secrets-confronts-familys-haunting-ebook/dp/B0BRTG5JQF

12/28/2022

In , the Plotter and the Pantser may have more in common than you think…
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When it comes to outlining vs. improvising, I’ve found that we all do the same steps in a different order. Many writing conversations (whether on panels, in blog posts, etc.) discuss a plotte…

12/14/2022

As an independent fiction editor, I sometimes encounter novel drafts that could benefit from more foreshadowing. This article has some good advice about leaving breadcrumbs throughout your story.

https://writingcooperative.com/how-to-leave-breadcrumbs-in-your-story-6d17546884cc

Foreshadowing is an artform you should learn to master if you want to be a successful writer

12/13/2022

What happens when a reader starts a book by reading the ending first? I'm always surprised to learn that some people read a book's ending first before reading the rest of the book. Personally, I hate spoilers and would not recommend this. One avid reader tried it out. See the results: https://bookriot.com/starting-my-books-at-the-end/

I've always been curious about readers who start new books by reading the last page first, so I decided to try it myself for a month.

12/07/2022

I was thrilled to see that a book I copyedited was published this week! It's the story of a mixed-race girl growing up in the Deep South and includes a murder mystery. Kudos to the author, Donna Lawrence, on her extensive research and creativity. This is a fabulous debut novel and a real labor of love.

Miss Virginia and the Sweet Sisters: A Novel

12/05/2022

Look at this little cutie I picked up at Scranberry Coop Vintage Store yesterday! I love dragons! They make me smile. Since I edit a lot of and , I come across dragons frequently during my workdays. Glad to have my new buddy for motivation.

Are you reading or writing any books with dragons? Tell me about it here. And if you're seeking an editor with advanced training in fiction editing, 30+ years of experience, and close to 300 books edited, let's discuss your next project.

11/28/2022

Merriam-Webster has announced their word of the year. It's not particularly uplifting, but it's spot-on. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/gaslighting-merriam-websters-word-2022-rcna58900

Lookups for the word on merriam-webster.com increased 1,740% in 2022 over the year before.

11/22/2022

Language evolves and writers and editors can benefit from knowing which long-used phrases cause harm and perpetuate stereotypes. This article can help. https://www.nbcuacademy.com/catalog/harmful-ableist-racist-language

It’s a journalist's job to choose their words wisely and not perpetuate stereotypes.

11/20/2022

Writers, are you participating in ? How's it going for you?

10/25/2022

Happy Release Day to romance author Tam DeRudder Jackson! TRACKER, next book in the Talisman series is now available. It was an honor to edit this fast-paced, engaging . For only .99 you can pick it up here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHKTKD6P/

Tracker (The Talisman Series)

10/24/2022

Sometimes finishing a project sooner than planned can have exciting results! My client, award-winning author Shade Owens, was able to release the highly anticipated last novel in her best-selling Immortal Ones series earlier than expected—today! Within 1 hour of release, the book has already zoomed up to number 28 on Amazon in one of its categories.

I'm thrilled for my client and look forward to seeing how much readers love RISEN: A Dystopian Novel.

After another vicious attack against Silver and her people, Silver vows to bring Olympus to its knees. In order to win the war against her greatest enemy, Silver will need to make alliances with people she doesn’t trust. But without them, she won’t succeed. Can these new allies be t...

10/21/2022

It's spooky season! What scary books are you reading? I just learned that a book I edited released earlier this year. Lost Ones by Christopher Boyle is an exquisitely written story focusing on death, redemption, and the afterlife. Perfect read for Halloween and Samhain season!

Four strangers have died. Grandmother, Jake, Sarah, and Gideon have come to the end of very different lives and have to take their next steps together. They have no idea where they are or what they are supposed to do. Mysterious guides offer help and reflection on their past, but it is up to the ...

10/20/2022

Writing or editing a book? Don't forget to use Find & Replace in MS Word to check that your chapter numbers are in order. You'd be surprised how often I come across this when line editing and copyediting fiction and creative nonfiction.

10/14/2022

Writers, check out some intriguing for starting your story. If you're considering doing this year, this article might help you prepare.

Spending the time and effort to create a fantastic start for your story is a great goal. Here are 10 ways to get you there.

09/20/2022

Happy Release Day to author Stephen Goldhahn! Beneath the Maize, a spellbinding mix of genetic engineering sci-fi, crime thriller, and magical realism, is now available. Congrats to the author for all his hard work. This was an absolutely fascinating novel to edit. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6LTWX13

Beneath the Maize

09/07/2022

Authors, this applies to books too: "Fictional works are not immune from lawsuits if they defame real people." Netflix settles "Queen’s Gambit" defamation suit brought by Soviet chess grandmaster. https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/netflix-settles-queens-gambit-defamation-suit-brought-soviet-chess-gra-rcna46607

Nona Gaprindashvili argued that her accomplishments were disparaged when a chess announcer in the Netflix series wrongly stated that she had “never faced men.”

08/30/2022

Happy Release Day to best-selling author Shade Owens! Book 4 of the excellent Immortal Ones series released early and it's already a #1 new release! Working over the years with this award-winning author has turned me into a huge fan. I'll be editing Book 5 in this series soon! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B3YLYQW3/

After an unexpected attack, Silver and her people stand face-to-face with a dangerous enemy. Will they come out alive? Find out in Book #4 of The Immortal Ones, an action-packed thriller that promises to take you for a ride.