In today’s installment, we’ll look at we’ll look at different types and levels of editing, when to hire an editor, and how to do as much self-editing as possible first. Click here if you want to start with Part 1.
What do you mean by different types of editing?
There are different types of edits that may be needed at different points in the process. Depending on where you are in your writing journey, you may or may not need all of these. Many freelance editors can provide all of these services. Other editors specialize in one or two of these, and you might need to hire different editors for different types of edits.
Let’s walk through the process from start to finish. Keep in mind you may not need all of these.
Developmental editing, book coaching, and mentoring services
These are all slightly different, but they’re similar enough to combine under one heading.
You’re writing a book, maybe your first, and you’ve got an ou…
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