by Kayleigh | Mar 3, 2025 | Hiring an Editor
The following questions are based on those I suggest authors ask when determining which editor(s) to choose. FIRST: THE VIBE CHECK EXPERIENCE. Where did you gain your skills? I received my BA in Professional Writing, my MA in Writing and my MFA in Fiction. I also hold... by Kayleigh | Dec 27, 2024 | Hiring an Editor, Writing Tips
Assessing feedback is a skill, and while most writers tend to develop a gut instinct for it, that takes time. I recently worked with a client who had received such varied feedback from their initial readers that they felt confused and pulled in too many directions.... by Kayleigh | Dec 5, 2024 | Hiring an Editor
It’s a question that I see a lot online: where do I find a book editor? We can be so focused on getting our words down (as we should be!) that we forget to look into those next steps. If you find yourself in need of an editor, I’ve gathered a few places you can... by Kayleigh | Oct 31, 2024 | Hiring an Editor
There can be a lot of anxiety around having someone else read through your manuscript—especially when that someone is reading it to provide constructive criticism. This is completely normal. Here are 5 things book editors want you to know: 1) We’re not here to judge... by Kayleigh | Jul 12, 2024 | Featured, Hiring an Editor
I see this question asked often across social media and forums. After all, editing is a large investment and the writing community is flooded with folks calling themselves an editor. So, what should you consider? Experience is a key aspect of finding the right person... by Kayleigh | Jul 4, 2024 | Hiring an Editor
Once you’re ready to hire an editor (or two), you may start to see “sample edit” popping up. A sample edit is a short edit a freelancer may offer on a chapter or small excerpt of work by an author who is interested in hiring them and with whom they...
