on Fiction University:

JH: Choosing the right editor for your manuscript is more than just picking the first name on a list or result page. Jaire Sims shares what you need to know when vetting an editor for your novel.

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So, you’ve finished your first round of revising your manuscript and made additional changes based on the feedback of your beta readers. Now it’s time to seek professional guidance and have a book editor review and evaluate your manuscript.

But that doesn’t mean you say “Yes” to the first editor in sight.

To help your book become as successful as possible, it’s essential that you find the right editor for your particular story. You need to do your own research, review your options, and determine who can help take your manuscript to the next level before you publish it. So let’s look at what vetting an editor entails.