Why Finding the Right Editor Matters

For self-published authors, hiring an editor can be one of the most important (and most confusing) parts of the publishing journey. Editing is more than just fixing typos. It’s about shaping your story, and strengthening your brand, ensuring your book meets the expectations of readers in your genre.

Our author coach Rebecca Hamilton explains that “editing is one of the few areas where even talented authors struggle, because you’re trusting someone else to see what you can’t see in your own work.”

The truth is, the wrong editor can make your writing cleaner but your book weaker, while the right one can elevate both your craft and your career.

What to Consider Before Hiring an Editor

Before signing any contract, ask yourself these essential questions:

• What type of editing do I actually need? Developmental editing, line editing, and proofreading serve very different purposes.

• Do they specialize in my genre? An editor who understands roma

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What Most Author Coaches Won’t Tell You (And Why It Matters for You)

First, a little background on me to give some context.

My name is Rebecca Hamilton, and over the years I’ve been blessed to hit the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists multiple times. I’ve signed agents, landed film deals, hit the Top 100 on Amazon, had $40k royalty months, and earned six figures a year with a single series, more than once.

Now before you roll your eyes and think, “Good grief, is she just bragging?” let me stop you right there.

I’m telling you this because… none of it matters for you. You don’t need me to make money on my books. You need me to help you make money on yours.

The Truth About Many Author Coaches

Here’s what most author coaches won’t tell you:

A lot of them are still focused on building their own writing careers. That means:

• Their courses disappear or go out of date
  
• They don’t offer guarantees on results
  
• They can’t give you consistent one-on-one ...