Editing is objective Unlike peer-critiquing and beta reading, an editor’s job is not to express her opinion about what “feels” right or what “seems” like the best solution to a particular problem. An editor’s job is to spot errors and fix them. It is her job to know the rules and know how to break them; to stay up-to-speed with … Read More
How I Became An Editor
From about mid-November through the first week of January, a freelance editor in her first few years of business can expect a bit of a slowdown, one she should relish in, using the time to relax and reflect on the year. This year, the transition from feast to famine was hardest on my heart. It wasn’t a matter of finances; … Read More
Understanding the Author-Editor Relationship: Part 2
The ink hardly dried on my last post before I began receiving inquiries about the specifics of where to find a freelance editor to champion your work, how to approach her, and what to expect as the two of you start working together. As requested, I’ll try to keep this one brief and straight to the point. Where should I … Read More