Finding an editor is the first big step after you have officially finished your manuscript. This video will teach you about the 4 main types of editing!

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It is a crucial and critical step of the process that moves you from “writer” to “author” and is likely also the first big financial investment you will be making on your self-publishing journey.

Finding an editor is an art, not a science. There are many ways to find editors for your book and no hard and fast rule about “where” your editor can and should come from.

The first thing you need to know, though, is what TYPE of editor(s) you are looking for, and then you can begin your search to actually find your first editor. In this video, I will share with you the 4 basic types of editing your self-published book may need, as well as how to plan for investing in an editor and why editing is so important within the self-published space.

In this video, I will give you my recommendations for entering your editorial phase, as well as what I personally did for my very first self-published book.

It is important to understand the different types of editing you may need for your manuscript. I’m going to touch on 4 main types, although there are lots of specialties within this field.

1. Developmental Editing:
This type of editing focuses on the overall structure and content of the book. A developmental editor will analyze the plot, characters, pacing, and other elements of the book and provide feedback on how to improve it. This is often relied on more heavily in works of fiction, though within the non-fiction genre, an editor can still give you suggestions and ideas in terms of where to expand your thought processes for the target audience you are writing for.

2. Copy Editing:
Copy editing is focused on grammar, punctuation, spelling, and style. A copy editor will ensure that the book is free of errors and inconsistencies in language use. This is the most common type, and often the one you should consider having done first, to clean up your work and be sure it is free of errors.

3. Line Editing:
Line editing is a more in-depth form of copy editing that focuses on sentence structure, phrasing, and word choice. A line editor will help you refine your writing style and ensure that your prose flows smoothly. It is more detail oriented and focuses on clean, succinct, well-optimized sentences throughout.

4. Proofreading:
Proofreading is the final stage of editing that checks for errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. This type of editing is important to catch any mistakes that may have been missed in earlier stages of editing. I recommend you not only have a proofread phase once your digital layout has been completed but also thoroughly proofread when you receive your first galley or “proof” copies of your actual book.

In the next video, I’m going to share more information about how to source your very first editor, what to expect in terms of investment, and what options are available for finding someone reputable to take on your project.

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