The Editing Experience

Are you an author or business owner who get overwhelmed with all the information available online about the editing process? What does that look while writing or publishing a book? You don't understand the real difference between editing and proofreading. You have lost time from family and friends trying to do it all on your won. You have lost money trying to find the right editor who understands the assignment and can deliver your unique project. You're losing valuable sleep worrying that your book won't get edited due to your vastly approaching release date. You ask yourself, "what am I going to do?" Which type of editing do I need? The best editing for you depends on where you are in your writing journey. However, if you are close to publishing, you will likely want to hire a professional editor to give you a thorough line edit, developmental edit, and conduct proofreading. Here are some questions to ask when deciding how to move forward: Have I gone through line by line, or would it help to have a professional do so? Are there any big picture issues beta readers have pointed out or that a developmental editor would catch? Am I blind to my writing after this many edits, and would a proof editor catch issues I would miss? This is a simple guide that helps all authors understand each step of the process without being overwhelmed. It gives insight to what that process looks like and whether or not you need a specific editor depending on the manuscript and provides examples of each step.