Editing Essentials with Karen Tucker, the Comma Queen

 So, you’re writing a book or have written a book, and you hear you need an editor, but you don’t know how to find one, what kind of editing you need, or how much it will cost. Join us for Editing Essentials with the Comma Queen, Karen Tucker. In this informative session, she’ll give you 5 things you should do before seeking professional editing services, define the 3 main types of editing, and go over the editing process, including how to find and hire an editor. Her tips will save you money on editing costs by utilizing other resources, like beta readers, to improve your manuscript before handing it over to a professional. You’ll also learn the important questions to ask to make sure you find the right editor for you and your book. And she’ll help you budget for the process. Finally, there will be time for her to answer your questions on editing.

 Karen L. Tucker, of Comma Queen Editing, has been a professional editor for nearly 30 years and has worked with self-publishing authors for over 10 years. She has edited dozens of nonfiction books, including memoirs, motivational, and historical, and fiction, including women’s fiction, mysteries, and spy novels. Through her editing services, Karen combines the insight of a reader with the detailed eye of a seasoned professional.

Attend in person. Members attend for free. The non-member guest fee is $10. Non-members must register and pay to attend.

Wednesday, October 14th, 2026

7:00pm at The HEIGHTS 8001 Dale Ave.

Richmond Heights, MO  63117

(doors open at 6:30pm)

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