How to Hire an Editor: The Indie Author’s Guide to Finding and Working with the Right Editor for Your Book

“The first critical step in self-publishing your book is finding a great editor. Sarah’s book will pay for itself 100 times over.”

—Mark Levine, CEO of Hillcrest Media Group and author of The Fine Print of Self-Publishing

For authors new to independent publishing, the idea of hiring an editor can set off all sorts of questions. What does an editor do? Do I really need an editor for my book? How do I know what kind of editing my book needs? Where can I find beta readers? How can I find a great editor when I’m not an editor myself?

The Indie Author’s Guide to Book Editing answers these questions and shows new authors how to get their manuscripts the editorial attention they deserve, even with a self-publisher’s unique production schedule, budget constraints, and publishing goals.

If you know know your needs editing but you’re just not sure where to start, The Indie Author’s Guide to Book Editing will demystify the process. You’ll discover effective ways to self-edit, work with beta readers, avoid scams and unqualified editors, and find the perfect editor for your book.