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Eight Things Authors Should Look For When Hiring an Editor

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Eight Things Authors Should Look For When Hiring an Editor

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Are you the right editor for the job? In this episode of The Modern Editor, I’m flipping the script and taking on the author’s POV. Listen in as I list what I think are the most important things authors should look for when hiring an editor.

This episode is directed toward authors, but editors will benefit from it too. You’ll learn whether or not you’re marketing yourself correctly so that the right authors hire you to work with them.

Important Sections:

(2:27) Number One: An Editor's Education
(4:51) Number Two: Does the Editor Work with Your Type of Content?
(7:46) Number Three: Look for Testimonials, Referrals, and Word-of-Mouth Recommendations
(9:28) Number Four: Ask for a Sample Edit
(13:16) Number Five: Values Alignment
(14:56) Number Six: Do They Use a Contract?
(15:57) Number Seven: Rates
(21:22) Number Eight: Deadlines and Availability

Resources Mentioned:

Writing With Color Descriptions Guide: Skin Color

Work with Me:

Grab the Editing Contract Template
Join the Freelance Editors Club

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