How to Find the Right Editor for Your Self-Published Book
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 Hamiltonexplains 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:
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What type of editing do I actually need? Developmental editing, line editing, and proofreading serve very different purposes.
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Do they specialize in my genre? An editor who understands roma
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