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You've poured your heart, time, expertise, and sweat into writing your nonfiction book. The last thing you want to do is hand it over to someone who'll rip your voice away while ripping a hole in your wallet.
The good news? You don't have to.
??????How to Enjoy Being Edited is your ticket out of angst and overwhelm and into a different editorial relationship-one where your editor is your ally, and being edited is energizing guidance toward a commercially viable book you'll be proud to publish.
?????In this concise, comprehensive guide, expert nonfiction editor Hannah de Keijzer walks you through everything you need to know to take full advantage of working with the pros, including:
????Essential questions to ask prospective editors so you find a trustworthy partner you enjoy working with
Red flags to avoid so you don't regret denting your bank account in exchange for a manuscript that no longer sounds like you
Key details about the different types of editors so you know exactly who to turn to at every stage of your book's development
Won't-see-these-elsewhere conversation starters to help you get the maximum value out of your editorial experience-for this book, and every future book you write
???Getting your manuscript professionally edited is always going to be a vulnerable process. But approaching it as a partnership will give you the most bang for your buck-and be the powerful boost you need to get a stellar book across the finish line.
Ready to find out how to do it? Open How to Enjoy Being Edited and get started.
??BONUS: Book includes example edits and an editorial memo for Susan Cain's bestselling book Quiet, containing industry insights that'll give you a leg up on your own revisions.
