It should also be simple. Straightforward. Like getting from Point A to Point B, base camp to the summit of a mountain.
Whether it’s your first book or your twenty-first book, finding an editor that fits your project just right can be daunting. I hear it from my clients all the time. They’ve reached out to a handful of editors, and low and behold, they get a different opinion from every single one.
You should definitely start with a manuscript review.
A structural edit would be the most cost and time-efficient first step.
You’ve got to go with traditional publishing. Self-publishing is a racket.
Everyone is self-publishing, so that will set you up for success.
There are ten steps in the editing journey.
There are five steps in the editing journey.
So how exactly do you know when you’ve found the right editor for the job? I share some helpful hints in my blog article,
“How to Find “THE ONE” (Book Editor).”