The Different Types of Editors and Their Roles - video

What type of editor do you really need for your book? It depends, says Jenna Free, editor and writer for Girl Friday Productions. Some authors work with a collaborator from the beginning, to define the structure, outline and monitor execution. This relationship is very involved. Free believes every author needs a developmental editor, to review a final manuscript and asses character believability, plot pacing continuity and overall storytelling. A copy editor, too, invaluable for punctuation and style guidance. Both developmental (or line) and copy editing expertise lends credibility and creates a polished book.
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  • I would like to talk with an editor on structuring, developmental, and copy editor

    • Thank you, helpful. Nita
      • Hi Jenna Would you recommend (if one is capable) to copy edit ones own book, but doing it very carefully? Would this be acceptable to the industry? I like the information you provided. Thanks.
        • Very informative, thank you!
          • Excellent in every respect! WSD III