Episode 167: Errors in Books: The Math Behind Imperfect Editing

In this episode, Jodi talks about the inevitability of errors in published books, discussing why even meticulously edited and proofread books are not immune to typos and mistakes, and highlighting a 95% “acceptable” error rate in the publishing industry. The episode explains the roles of human and AI editors, the importance of multiple editing passes, and the potential pitfalls that sometimes come during the self-publishing process. Jodi emphasizes the significance of building time for self-editing and revisions into the production schedule and offers insights on different editorial styles and their impact on the final book.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Rushed drafts contain more errors, require revisions.

04:42 Join "Ready Set Write" challenge to improve productivity.

10:07 Book creation is difficult; join my mentorship program.

Keywords:

book publishing, entrepreneurs, book writing, traditional publishing, self-publishing, hybrid publishing, typo, copy editing, proofreading, human error, editing process, manuscript, editing test, production schedule, self-editing, revision, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, track changes, suggested edits, typesetter, Amazon, IngramSpark, Lulu, unrealistic schedule, style guides, Chicago Manual of Style, AP style, grammar mechanics, casual language, clarity of message, book team

Resources Mentioned:

Write Publish Market episode 156: http://www.jodibrandoneditorial.com/write-publish-market-podcast/156

Ready Set Write Challenge: www.jodibrandoneditorial.com/readysetwrite

LINK TO FULL EPISODE (RAW) TRANSCRIPT:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zy4fZYPC5CedUXcBdPm01eWZWoN5vXK9ZStS3w2CPSM/edit?usp=sharing