Freelance Book Editors

 How can you find an appropriate book editor for your manuscript?

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2026/07/how-to-find-the-best-book-editor-for-you-and-what-its-like-working-with-one

Independent Editors

 How do you find, hire, and work with an independent editor?

https://janefriedman.com/comprehensive-guide-to-finding-working-with-editors/

Hiring an Editor

 How much should you pay, and what is included, when hiring an editor?

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/how-much-is-an-editor-for-a-childrens-book-understanding-the-costs-and-services/

Freelance Editors

 Things to consider before hiring a freelance editor.

https://rachellegardner.com/hiring-a-freelance-editor-2/

Human vs. AI editors

 Artificial Intelligence can't  replace human editors.

https://writersinthestormblog.com/2025/10/ai-didnt-replace-my-editor/

Developmental Editors

 Who should be your developmental editor?

https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2025/06/who-should-be-your-developmental-editor.html

Freelance Editors

 What are the costs for freelance editors and what services do they provide?

https://emmawaltonhamilton.com/blog/how-much-is-an-editor-for-a-childrens-book-understanding-the-costs-and-services/

Freelance Editors

 Is it worthwhile to use a freelance editor and how do you find a good one?

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2024/05/the-truth-about-freelance-editors-this-week-in-books

Editors

 How much should it cost to hire an editor for your book?

https://www.marykole.com/book-editing

What Are Agents/Editors Looking For

 Is the story the only important part of your query?

https://scotteagan.blogspot.com/2024/01/what-agentseditors-really-look-for.html

Types of Editors

 Different types of editors help improve your work in different ways.

https://groggorg.blogspot.com/2023/10/why-are-there-so-many-editors.html

Developmental Editors

 What should you know before hiring a developmental editor?

https://www.janefriedman.com/before-you-hire-a-developmental-editor-what-you-need-to-know/

Resubmitting a Manuscript

 If an agent or editor didn't ask for a revise and resubmit, can you (and should you) still send it again?

http://www.literaryrambles.com/2019/02/mary-kole-guest-post-resubmitting-to.html

Revise and Resubmit

 What does it mean if you receive a revise and resubmit from an agent or editor, and should you do it?

http://www.literaryrambles.com/2022/08/getting-revise-submit-requests-from.html

Junior Agents and Editors

 Agents and editors just starting out are often looking for manuscripts and will soon be senior people.

https://bookendsliterary.com/why-we-need-to-support-junior-editors-and-agents/

Book Editors

 When (and if) should you hire a freelance book editor?

https://nathanbransford.com/blog/2021/03/when-to-hire-a-freelance-book-editor

Independent Editors

 Here are some best practices for working with an independent editor before your manuscript is acquired.

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2022/03/now-that-youve-hired-an-editor-best-practices-for-working-with-an-independent-editor/

Professional Editors

 How do you know when your manuscript is ready for a professional editor?

https://writershelpingwriters.net/2021/12/when-are-you-ready-for-professional-editing/

Developmental Editors

 Should you hire a developmental editor and, if so, when should you do so?

https://www.janefriedman.com/when-and-whether-to-hire-a-developmental-editor/

On Submission

 What can you expect when your agent is submitting your manuscript to editors?

http://www.literaryrambles.com/2021/12/what-to-expect-when-your-agent-is.html