Editor Myths: An Editor will Ruin my Book

It’s funny how many times I’ve heard this from authors, and even some prospective clients. There is a sentiment out there that once an editor gets his or her greasy paws on your work, we’ll go and tear it to bits, right along with your confidence and any dreams you had of being a published author.

Editor Myths and Facts, Editing, Get to Know Me, Self-Publishing, Writing TipsDustin BilykJune 24, 2021Editing, hire an editor, I need an editor, affordable editing, will an editor ruin my book, proofreading and editing, proofreadingComment

Editor Myths: All Editors Do the Same Work

Do all editors perform the same work? In short: no. Book editors fulfill several different functions, and many of them specialize in only one or two of them. But what are those roles?

Editor Myths and Facts, Editing, Writing TipsDustin BilykJune 21, 2021What do editors do, what is editing, developmental editing, different edits, editing, proofreading and editing, what is an editor, book editing, write a book, book assessmentComment

Editor Myths: A Good Writer Doesn't Need an Editor

I used to think the same thing. I wrote and completed my first book way back in 2009, and I went through that baby two-dozen times, each time feeling more and more confident that it was ready for the eyes of publishers and readers alike.

Editor Myths and Facts, Editing, Writing TipsDustin BilykJune 21, 2021editor myths, do i need an editor, editing, proofreading and editing, editor facts, self-publishing Comment

Editor Myths: An Editor is Just an Editor. Cheaper is Better.

How hard can editing a book be? And how much does experience really factor into it? These are both fair questions that should be asked of any profession.

Editor Myths and Facts, Money Saving Tips, Self-Publishing, EditingDustin BilykJune 16, 2021hire an editor, editing, developmental editing, copy editing, line editing, publishing, cheap editor, proofreading and editingComment