Goodreads asked Gianna Thomas:

What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Gianna Thomas Get the best editor you can find. Too many indie authors are relying on Word spellcheck, etc.; themselves; their best friend who means well or someone who thinks they know how to edit. I wouldn't give for my Regency editor, Kay Springsteen #1 Amazon Bestselling Author. Especially for the genre I am writing in, I need someone who not only is a great editor (my brain fills in missing words, etc.) but knows Regency terminology to keep my writing to the era.

For me, Kay is fantastic. When I need to change something or expand a certain area, her instructions are clear and to the point and have made a major difference in my writing. I have grown immensely as a writer due to her help. A good editor is worth their weight in gold and can make the difference in whether a book is simply okay or really good.

I've learned more from my editor than any amount of reading could have taught me.

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