Editing a book before publishing is crucial to ensure quality. Here are the steps you can follow: 1. Take a Break After finishing your draft, step away for a few days or weeks to gain a fresh perspective. 2. Structural Editing (Big Picture) Check if the story flows well and makes sense. Remove unnecessary parts or add missing details. Ensure each chapter transitions smoothly. 3. Line Editing (Style & Clarity) Improve sentence structure and word choice. Remove repetition and awkward phrasing. Ensure consistency in tone and style. 4. Copy Editing (Grammar & Spelling) Fix grammatical errors, typos, and punctuation mistakes. Check consistency in names, dates, and facts. 5. Proofreading (Final Touches) Do a final read-through to catch any last-minute errors. Read aloud to spot awkward sentences. 6. Get Feedback Ask a trusted friend or beta reader for an honest review. Consider using grammar tools like Grammarly or Hemingway Editor. 7. Formating ...

TIME AND SOCIETY POEM By Luckier Chikopa  Guest Writer Name : Luckier Chikopa PenName: Luckier Chikopa Genre: Poems/Shortstory/Articles Profession:   Poet, Electrical Technician and an Electrical Installation and Electronics Instructor at Milonga   Community Technical College in Thyolo district. Location: Malawi  TIME AND SOCIETY   We bow down to the whims of time all the time All the time we hope time will give us best times But time gives us an equal measure bitter sweeter times at times In the long run, we seem to convince ourselves that we cannot run away from time     When time from the west caught up with us, it ambiguously brainwashed and corrupt our cultural values in the society Time from the west said, why don’t you try our fashion? And society said yes! Time from the west said, why don’t you go and build on top of soche, Ndirande, mpingwe hills And society said yes!   Yes!     And tha...