63. Unraveling the 3 Main Types of Editors: How They Support Writers

Have you ever started writing a story, and the words rush onto the page. But then you start worrying that your writing or your ideas aren’t good enough.

You start rewriting chapters over and over again. You can’t shake that voice in the back of your head that says you’re doing this wrong. Something isn’t right, but you can’t pinpoint what that is.

Or worse—you scrap the whole project and give up.

In today’s episode, Erin shares how finding the right editor can help you avoid or blow through all of that confusion and doubt. You’ll also learn

  • The major differences between development editors, inline editors, and proofreaders
  • What these editors do and should offer
  • When's the right time to use their services
  • How much they cost
  • What to look for to find a quality editor
  • When beta readers fall into the picture
  • What type of feedback to watch out for

So stay tuned to find out which editor you might need and how you can find the editor right for you.

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