Augustus Cileone asked Lisa Scottoline:

At what stage in your writing process do you feel comfortable accepting outside editorial suggestions? Besides the editor at the publisher, do you stick with trusted readers, and when do you know what changes to accept and reject? (Being a writer myself, I struggle with these questions)

Lisa Scottoline A, Great question, and thanks so much for asking. I generally write and edit my book until I feel like it is ready to go. I will discuss the general idea of the book with my editor in the beginning, but no one reads it until I am finished. Then once I get my editor's suggestions, which are always awesome, I try to understand what the editor is asking me to change, and then make corrections in a way that I feel is right for me and the book. Everyone works and writes differently, however, and there is no right or wrong way. Find what works best for you, and that is what you should do. Best of luck with your writing. Best, L

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