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How to Work with an Editor
How to Work with an Editor
How to Work with an Editor
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How to Work with an Editor

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Handing your writing over to an editor can be a terrifying experience.

But it doesn’t have to be.

In this book for authors, Jenny McIntyre and Mark Dawson set out the critical benefits of a good editor. With her vast experience editing books from writers at all levels of experience, McIntyre will guide you through the process. Crucially, you will learn how to be a good client for an editor and how you can get the very best out of the experience. 

The book is full of practical tips and lessons and includes sample contracts that you can use.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherSPF
Release dateJul 3, 2017
ISBN9781540194329
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    How to Work with an Editor - Mark J Dawson

    How to Work with an Editor

    How to Work with an Editor

    A Guide for (Nervous) Authors

    Jennifer McIntyre

    Mark Dawson

    SPF Books

    Contents

    Introduction

    1. But my writing is awesome! Why do I need an editor?

    2. Types of editing: a checkup vs. root canal

    3. How do I find an editor?

    4. So… do you come here often?

    5. What to do when you get your edited manuscript back

    6. How to be a fabulous client

    7. FAQ

    About the author: Jennifer McIntyre

    Appendix A

    Appendix B

    Appendix C

    Appendix D

    Appendix E

    Introduction

    Handing your writing over to an editor can be a terrifying experience.

    But it doesn’t have

    to

    be

    .

    I understand the fear—I really do. In addition to my main work as an editor, I’ve also been writing for many years now, so I know exactly what it feels like to pour your heart and soul onto a page, to spend hours and hours crafting something, getting it just right … and then hand it off to someone who has the power to rip it to shreds—and your ego along

    with

    it

    .

    If you’re a first-time writer just learning the ropes, that fear is probably looming HUGE

    right

    now

    .

    And even if you’re a seasoned author, you may have had some unhappy editorial experiences that make you want to throw your word processor into a dumpster and just take up llama farming instead….

    I’ve heard some horror stories, and I’m sure you

    have

    too

    .

    But like I said, it doesn’t have to be that way. Honest.

    I’ll show you, the writer, how to climb into the driver’s seat and stay there while you search for a good editor who meets your needs.

    And I’ll show you how to be an amazing client during the whole process, from Hmmm… I think this could use a second set of eyes to OMG, thank you! This is perfect! Start the presses!

    Here’s what you’ll learn:

    Why you actually (really, truly, honestly) need an editor to look at your stuff

    How to determine what kind of work needs to be done to your project, from a light proofread to a heavier edit (a checkup vs. open-heart surgery, if

    you

    will

    )

    How and where to look for a qualified editor

    How to pick an editor who will work with you, and has the

    right

    "

    feel

    "

    How the hiring process works: what to ask your prospective editor—and what they will

    ask

    you

    How to be an awesome client

    What to do when you get your edited

    manuscript

    back

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