Whether you hope to interest a traditional publisher or you’re publishing independently, you know you need professional editing before you submit your
manuscript.
But how do you know if the editor you found is a good fit for you?
In my last post (read it here), I discussed how a sample edit can do three things:
- It show you a particular editor’s knowledge and ability,
- It helps the editor determine the amount of work your manuscript needs to make it as professional as possible, and
- It gives you the opportunity to see how that editor believes he or she can improve your book.
Erik John Baker (be sure to check out his blog here) left this comment:
I think it’s also important to find an editor who listens, both [to] the writer and to the writer’s voice.”
Bingo! We all expect an editor to be good with the written word, but it is equally important that someone who is part of your team is a good listener and honors your authorial voice. Let’s discuss the “good listener” part.
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