Finding a Book Editor: My Experience

In December 2019, I began searching for a book editor because it was the right time for me financially to hire one. While watching a YouTube video, I was directed to visit the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA). The EFA is a national professional organization of editorial freelancers. Here is my experience with finding a book editor using the site.

Finding & Hiring A Book Editor

I used the EFA’s directory to find potential freelance editors to hire. Since my book was a young adult fiction story, I specifically searched for editors who edited books for that genre. Then I compiled a list of editors I would consider hiring.

I did a thorough background research for each editor. Some of the things I researched for each editor included the types of editing they performed and the books they’ve edited. I also reviewed their resumes, testimonials, websites, and years of experience. A lot of this information was provided on the EFA website.

Using my best judgment, I reached out to an editor that struck out to me. Eventually, I received a response by early January 2020. Over the phone, I asked questions to learn more about the editor and the editing process before making the decision to hire.

Editing Process  

I had to wait about three weeks for my editor to review at my manuscript. By late January, my editor performed a developmental edit on my story. Once that was complete, I spent an entire month making revisions to make my story stronger. I also used my editor’s constructive feedback as guidance.

Finally, my editor performed a copy edit and then proofread my manuscript. The entire editing process for my manuscript took about ten weeks. Once my editor had finished proofreading my story in April, I was ready to begin publishing my manuscript.

Overall, I was satisfied with my editor. The editing process for my manuscript went quite smoothly and efficiently. So that concludes my experience with finding a book editor.   

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