The event (see last post) was a great success. We had such a great turnout and so many questions that we couldn’t get to them all. I’ll answer them here. First up:
How do you know what type of editing you need?
Where you are in the process will give you a hint. If you have a great idea but can’t seem to finish the story, you likely need help with development. If you have a partially written manuscript that has some gaps, a content edit will help you flesh it out. A completed book may be ready for a copyedit.
Often, however, it’s hard to see the issues in our own work. It’s not uncommon for one manuscript to need several types of help at once. Having someone you trust to be brutally honest who regularly reads in your genre read your manuscript and tell you what they think can be valuable. And, of course, a good editor will help you determine your specific needs.
Stay tuned for more Q&A! And as always, if you have a question or comment, I’d love to hear from you.
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