Hosts Tina Strachan, Madeleine Cleary, and Natasha Rai catch up on their busy lives, upcoming events, and delve into a detailed discussion about their editing processes and tips. They provide personal experiences, practical advice like using a ruler to read line by line, and even reading a manuscript backward to catch errors. Special shout-outs include celebrating Dyslexia Awareness Month and recognizing their supportive patrons, with a particular mention of Christine Newell. Additionally, Rebecca Grant shares insights into her new picture book, Potion Commotion.

00:00 Welcome to the Book Deal Podcast

00:29 Meet the Hosts

01:33 Upcoming Live Episode Plans

02:55 Listener Stats and Shoutouts

05:42 Author Burnout and Health

09:03 Event Preparations and Challenges

17:12 The Importance of Printing Out Your Manuscript

20:11 Rebecca Grant Introduces 'Potion Commotion'

21:28 Using Spreadsheets for Plotting and Structuring

24:38 Editing Failures and Lessons Learned

29:59 Top Tips for Editing Your Manuscript

35:04 Dyslexia Awareness and Special Formats

35:44 Thank You to Our Supporters

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