Regardless of which publishing path you take, you will need to edit your manuscript. There are many benefits to working with a professional book editor—they can help prime your novel for successful querying or polish it in preparation for self-publishing. But how much does it cost to hire a book editor? In this video I go over what factors contribute to the cost of a book edit and how editors calculate their rates so you know what to expect in your investment.
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HOW DO BOOK EDITORS SET THEIR RATES?
02:35 – Type of editing
04:40 – Manuscript length
05:02 – Your needs
05:41 – Editorial experience
06:17 – Calculating baseline rates
ABOUT ME:
My name is Alyssa Matesic, and I’m a professional book editor with nearly a decade of book publishing and editorial experience. Throughout my career, I’ve held editorial roles across both sides of the publishing industry: Big Five publishing houses and literary agencies. The goal of this channel is to help writers throughout the book writing journey—whether you're working on your manuscript or you're looking for publishing advice.
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