Frequently Asked Questions
Why use a freelance editor?
There are lots of reasons to get a professional editor to look at your project. Do you want to self-publish? Have you been getting generic rejections and want specific feedback you can use? Are you nervous about submitting and want to get an editor's opinion before taking the plunge? A good editor can help you sort things out.
What types of books to do you edit?
I work on most genres of adult and YA fiction, including romance (everything but inspirational), mystery, suspense, fantasy, and women's fic. If I'm not comfortable editing your project, I'll tell you! I want you to have the best editor for the project, even if it isn't me.
I've heard some editors outsource the work. Do you do your own edits?
I'm a one-woman operation. I do all my own edits and correspondence, so you'll be working with me and only me.
Can you guarantee I'll get published if you edit my book?
Unfortunately, no. Wouldn't it be great for business if I could? All I can promise is that I will do my best to get your manuscript in fighting shape.
Do I need to get my book edited before submitting to editors and agents?
NO. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
I'm not ready to have my full manuscript edited. Will you look at partials?
Yes. Partial line edits are straightforward. If you are looking for a partial manuscript critique or developmental edit, I strongly recommend having a synopsis or outline of the full plot so my feedback can be as useful as possible.
Being a freelance editor sounds super fun! Can you help me become one?
Right now, I cannot offer chats or personal advice about freelancing. However, here are some useful links:
EFA's Resources for New Freelance Editors
Financial Freedom for Freelance Editors (course)
Freelancers Union
There are lots of reasons to get a professional editor to look at your project. Do you want to self-publish? Have you been getting generic rejections and want specific feedback you can use? Are you nervous about submitting and want to get an editor's opinion before taking the plunge? A good editor can help you sort things out.
What types of books to do you edit?
I work on most genres of adult and YA fiction, including romance (everything but inspirational), mystery, suspense, fantasy, and women's fic. If I'm not comfortable editing your project, I'll tell you! I want you to have the best editor for the project, even if it isn't me.
I've heard some editors outsource the work. Do you do your own edits?
I'm a one-woman operation. I do all my own edits and correspondence, so you'll be working with me and only me.
Can you guarantee I'll get published if you edit my book?
Unfortunately, no. Wouldn't it be great for business if I could? All I can promise is that I will do my best to get your manuscript in fighting shape.
Do I need to get my book edited before submitting to editors and agents?
NO. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
I'm not ready to have my full manuscript edited. Will you look at partials?
Yes. Partial line edits are straightforward. If you are looking for a partial manuscript critique or developmental edit, I strongly recommend having a synopsis or outline of the full plot so my feedback can be as useful as possible.
Being a freelance editor sounds super fun! Can you help me become one?
Right now, I cannot offer chats or personal advice about freelancing. However, here are some useful links:
EFA's Resources for New Freelance Editors
Financial Freedom for Freelance Editors (course)
Freelancers Union
