{"product_id":"polish-like-a-pro-preparing-a-manuscript-for-publication-hardcover","title":"Polish Like a Pro: Preparing a Manuscript for Publication - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLara Helmling\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional books don't happen by accident. They are polished that way.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraditional publishers have spent decades developing editorial standards, production conventions, and quality-control processes most independent authors never see. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePolish Like a Pro \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ebrings those professional practices into the open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book begins where most writing advice ends: with a completed manuscript that still needs to become publication-ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn how to refine prose, eliminate inconsistencies, standardize style, resolve editorial details, and prepare your manuscript for formatting, proofreading, and publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePolish Like a Pro\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you the standards and practical guidance to prepare your book with greater confidence and professionalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBecause \"finished writing\" and \"ready to publish\" are not the same thing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 98\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57219684958513,"sku":"9798952374089","price":38.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9532\/7537\/files\/OMiHeRSVMu9798952374089.webp?v=1793375556","url":"https:\/\/mitchellofficial.com\/products\/polish-like-a-pro-preparing-a-manuscript-for-publication-hardcover","provider":"MITCHELL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}