Ep. 54: Tips for Editing Your Non-Fiction Book with Kethjoy Watson

What are editors looking for when editing your non-fiction book?  On this episode, BambuSparks’ Chief Editor, Kethjoy Watson shares her story and the tells us what editors are looking for. Check the links in the show notes for some great free editing resources for authors. After decades in corporate Jamaica, Kethjoy Watson ventured into authorship and editing by happenstance. She wrote a romance novel to counterbalance a gruelling year-long dissertation she was completing for her Master of Science in the Sociology of Development at the University of West Indies. By the time she walked for her degree, she had two romance novels as well with no intention of publishing them. A fortuitous meeting with Cameka “Ruth” Taylor in 2019, unearthed a natural gift to write and edit. Her vast knowledge in many disciplines allows her to edit manuscripts and content spanning non-fiction to fiction. Kethjoy is married to Sean for 24 years and they still like each other. They share two babies, Sean-Isaac and Hannah Celeste Contact Kethjoy at: Website: www.bambusparks.com Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keth-watson-msc-bsc-59393618/ Resources to Win and Books Mentioned The EFA’s Editing Guide for Authors: https://bambusparks.com/editingguide Editing Tool: ProWriting Aid: https://prowritingaid.com/ Safe With Me – A Contemporary Romance Novel by K.J. Watt The Voice: Grandma’s Amazing Stories of Divine Guidance in Times of Trouble Show Sponsor BambuSparks Publishing Services https://bambusparks.com/ Amazing Publishing Deals https://bambusparks.com/publishing-deals/ BambuSparks’ Publishing Skill Center https://bambusparks.com/the-publishing-skills-center/ Podcast Website: www.authorpreneursecrets.com About the Host C. Ruth is an Authorpreneurship Specialist and Publishing Coach from the beautiful island of Jamaica. She is also the best-selling author of over 20 books and an international speaker. She has spoken in at least 14 countries, empowering people to win in their personal, spiritual and professional lives. Ruth works with authors to write and publish books for maximum impact and income. She enjoys teaching them how to leverage books to transform lives, achieve their goals and create sustainable income. Ruth is also the creator of the Authorpreneur Secret$ Academy, an initiative from her book, “Authorpreneur Secret$.”