![]() You have finished writing and editing your story. You have already learned how to find the right editor for your fiction story. This blog article will help you prepare the answers to the questions an editor might ask you to learn more details about your story and to determine if you are a great fit to work together. Editors ask the following questions: How long is your book? What is the genre of your book? What kind of editing do you need? Have you already received feedback for this story? Have you published any books before? Who is your audience? When is your estimated deadline? What documents do I need to send my editor? How did you find me? How long is your book? The word count of your fiction story is one of the first questions the editor will ask you. Knowing the word count of your book will help them estimate how much to charge, how much time it will take them to edit it and if there is an available time slot in their schedule. Some authors prefer to mention the pages or the chapters of their book. However, I find that the word count is the best way to tell how long a book is since not all pages or chapters have the same amount of words. What is the genre of your book? Some editors work in a variety of genres and others are specialised in a particular genre. For example, I am a romance editor and I specialise in editing light-hearted contemporary romance, YA romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance and romantasy stories. I don’t edit non-fiction stories or memoirs. If you are romance author, then I might be the right editor for your story. If you are a non-fiction author, then I am not a suitable editor for your book. If you are not sure about which genres an editor works with, check their website and social media or send them an email. What kind of editing do you need? What kind of editing do you need? Developmental editing, line editing, copy editing or proofreading? Experienced authors know the differences between the different kinds of editing and they are able to tell what kind of editing their book needs. However, new authors might not be able to distinguish the different kinds of editing or tell what kind of editing their book needs. If you are not sure about the kind of editing your book needs, find out more information about the different kinds of editing. I am a developmental editor for romance authors. I edit the big-picture storytelling issues of romance stories. I focus on theme, plot and structure, character development, point of view, pacing, setting, genre conventions, show vs tell and dialogue. I would be happy to discuss your romance story and focus my editing on any concerns you may have. If you are a romance author looking for a developmental editor, then I might be a great fit for your story. Have you already received feedback for this story? It is very important for your editor to know if your story has already been edited and what kind of editing services it has gone through. This will help them determine what kind of services your story needs. If your manuscript has already been line-edited or copy-edited, then you probably need a proofreader. If it has not been professionally edited before, then you might need a developmental editor or a line editor. It’s always best to tell your editor how many drafts your story has gone through, what kind of editing you or others have done to your story and if you took advice from other writers, family members or beta readers. This will help your editor better understand what kind of editing your story needs. Have you published any books before? It is also important for an editor to know if you have hired an editor before and received editorial feedback for a previous book. This shows the editor that you are familiar with the editorial process and what kind of feedback to expect. Also, editors would love to see any previously published books or blog posts to see your writing style and how they can help you improve your manuscript. Who is your audience? Another important factor is your audience. Are you planning to give a few copies to family or friends or are you planning to publish your novel at the mass market? This information will help your editor provide you with the appropriate feedback and decide what kind of editing your story needs. When is your estimated deadline? Do you have a publishing deal where your book must get published by a specific date or do you have flexibility? Knowing the date of publication of your story will help your editor better schedule a slot in their schedule. Make sure to book your editor in advance to ensure that the right editor for your book is available, especially if you have already decided and announced your publication date. If you have more flexibility in your publication schedule, you can better accommodate to your desired editor’s schedule. What documents do I need to send my editor? The editor needs the following documents:
Ideally, you already have this information available because you took notes about your plot, characters and setting while you were writing and editing your story. You just need to send it to your editor to help them better understand your story. How did you find me? This information is more helpful to me rather than to you. Did someone else refer them to me? Did you find me through social media, or a directory or did you find one of my blog posts helpful? This information will help me focus my marketing efforts on topics and places that interest you. I am ready to discuss my book and the editing service I need. How do I do that? Fill in this form and I will respond to you as soon as possible. I am not ready to book an edit yet. How do I keep in touch? Sign up for my newsletter to get free monthly writing and editing advice, updates and exclusive offers. Further reading How to find the right editor for your fiction book How to prepare your manuscript for your editor What is developmental editing vs other kinds of editing Why authors need character profiles How to write a romance novel using the 3-act structure About the authorMaria Georgiou is a professional developmental editor for romance authors. She specialises in editing contemporary romance, YA romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance and romantasy. She is a member of the EFA and ClubEdFreelancers. Learn more about the author: About me Get in touch: Facebook and LinkedIn Learn about fiction editing: Resources Library and Blog Get a quote for your writing project: Get in touch with me form
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About the authorMaria Georgiou is a professional developmental editor for romance authors. She specialises in editing contemporary romance, YA romance, romantic suspense, paranormal romance and romantasy. She is a member of the EFA and ClubEdFreelancers. Subscribe to the Fiction Editing Newsletter and get free monthly advice on writing, editing and publishing your romance stories! I will never spam, share or sell your personal information. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read my Privacy Policy. |
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