The book launch checklist
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Buyer's guide
How to choose a book editor
How to use this buyer's guide
Share this in writing communities or put it on your website. Authors comparing editors get a fair way to choose, and they remember who helped them.
What is inside
What to compareType of edit
Questions to ask every editorAsk what kind of edit it is: Is it a look at the story or argument, the sentences, the spelling and grammar, or a final proofread?
The kinds of edit, in orderMost books need more than one kind of edit, and the order matters.
Prices and what they coverRates for editing vary widely by editor, genre and length, and they change, so ask several people for a quote instead of relying on a
Warning signsThey approached you. Be careful with an unrequested offer by email or phone from a company you did not contact.
Before you signRead the whole contract, even if it is long.
Three title ideas for your own version
How to choose a book editor
What to compare before you hire an editor
The author's guide to editors and publishing services
Where to promote it
Author communitieswriting groupsnewslettersthe page where you thank your own editor
Why share a guide to choosing an editor?
Writers often pay for the wrong edit or sign a poor contract. A careful guide earns trust and brings the right readers to your list.
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