Choosing a freelance book editor is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your manuscript. I’ve worked with hundreds of writers over the years, and I see the same questions and worries come up again and again. So in this post, I’ll walk you through what actually matters when hiring an editor, what most blog posts gloss over, and how to evaluate whether someone is the right fit for your book—not just a “good editor” in general.

Every writer reaches a point where they must describe their book in a sentence or two. This could be to an agent, a publisher, a reader,...

Discover the common red flags editors avoid in clients, why they matter for quality and collaboration, and how to know if you’re ready for professional editing.