Becoming BulletProof: Resource Center
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The Value of Editing: What New Research Says Readers Want
If you’ve ever wondered whether editing is worth the time and money, here’s something worth knowing: Your readers are wondering too. A new study funded by ACES: The Society for Editing set out to answer one question: To what extent
Writing
Tired of Self-Doubt? Try Professional Editing
If you’ve ever hovered your finger over the Send button, heart pounding, rereading the same paragraph for the tenth time—just in case—you’re not alone. Whether you’re part of a small-business
Five Editing Tips to Make Your Writing Process More Efficient
Want to write faster without sacrificing quality? These five editing tips will help you stay focused and efficient throughout your writing process.
AI Tools and Editing Ethics: What You Need to Know
As the owner and editor behind BulletProof Writing Services, I want to be transparent about how, when, and why I use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in my work. AI has
Why Collaboration Is Key to Better Writing and Editing
Discover how collaboration with an editor can boost quality, consistency, and efficiency for authors and small-business content teams.
Editing
Confidence in Every Word: The Power of Professional Editing
Building confidence is a challenge for many writers. Whether you struggle with impostor syndrome, perfectionism, fear of judgment, or overwhelm, at some point, all writers stumble and question their abilities.
Conscious Language: A Professional Guide to Intentional Writing
Whenever I discuss my services with a potential client, I mention my conscious language review. It’s part of every service I offer, and I want my clients to understand both
Efficiency Made Easy: Editors Help You Excel in 2025
As the new year begins, many of us are setting goals to maximize our productivity and efficiency. For small-business owners, thought leaders, and writers, efficiency is more than a goal—it’s
From Good to Great: Why Good Writers Still Need Editors
A few weeks ago, my dad asked how my latest editing project was going. So I told him a bit about the report I had just finished—the topic, length, number
Publishing
How to Incorporate Audiobooks into Your Marketing Plan
The growing audiobook market provides authors a fantastic way to reach new audiences. But how do you use your audiobook in your marketing plan? The audio production process is filled
Embrace the Audio Boom: Audiobooks as a New Income Stream
Looking for ways to grow your author income? Create another income stream and reach new audiences without having to create new content—all through audiobooks.
How to Leverage Book Awards in Your Marketing Plan
No matter what kind of writing you do, all authors can agree on one thing: book marketing is hard. But there is a strategy you can use that pays off
5 Ways Writers Can Profit from Speaking Gigs
Speaking engagements are a natural way for authors to profit from their material. As we discussed last month, your book or articles can be an excellent source of income, but
Marketing
Embrace the Audio Boom: Audiobooks as a New Income Stream
Looking for ways to grow your author income? Create another income stream and reach new audiences without having to create new content—all through audiobooks.
How to Leverage Book Awards in Your Marketing Plan
No matter what kind of writing you do, all authors can agree on one thing: book marketing is hard. But there is a strategy you can use that pays off
5 Ways Writers Can Profit from Speaking Gigs
Speaking engagements are a natural way for authors to profit from their material. As we discussed last month, your book or articles can be an excellent source of income, but
Profitable Pages: Converting Your Book to Paid Speaking Gigs
When I attended the Women in Publishing Summit in March, a big theme I noticed during our networking sessions was that authors are concerned about how much it costs to