How to Make Your Editor Love You

12/06/2024 17 min Temporada 3 Episodio 10

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In this episode, Miranda poses the question “Bonnie, what would make you absolutely love a potential client?” Together they delve into the many ways authors can impress potential editors and agents. Tips and tricks include understanding different levels of editing, leveraging alpha and beta readers, and engaging in self-editing. They also highlight the value of preparing key documents like a style sheet, an outline, a “story bible,” and a list of comp titles to blow away an editor and make their job easier. Tune in for great tips on how to go above and beyond for your editor—and strengthen your manuscript in the process.What other things have you heard editors say they’d love to see from a client? Let us know on our socials!Facebook: @writingheights, Instagram: @writingheightsLinks:Lady Knight EditingPrevious Writing Forge episodes referenced:The Importance of Reading WidelyShaping Stories: The Role of Developmental EditingAll Greek to Me: Alpha and Beta ReadersChoose Your Own Adventures: Using Story StructureJoin the Writing Heights community at writingheights.comSound engineering by Luke FischerCover art by Maggie Walker