Think You Need a Line Editor? Try This First

Do you need to hire a line editor? Or should you line edit your manuscript yourself?After all, you want to write an excellent novel. You know that great writing takes shape in revision, and you don’t want to skimp on any layers of editing.Nor do you want to overestimate your writing skills and leave your book littered with clunky sentences that a wordsmithing line editor could polish into shining brilliance.On the other hand, you also don’t want to mess up your editing process or your manuscript by getting the editing phases wrong.You don’t want to hire the wrong people at the wrong time and reduce the efficiency of your edits by getting them out of order.You don’t want to waste money you don’t need to spend on professional editing you don’t actually need.And you definitely don’t want to make your manuscript worse by getting feedback that doesn’t match your vision.So: do you need to hire a line editor?Well, maybe. Or maybe not.In this episode, I’m breaking down what line editing is, what line editors do, and what your book and your editing process truly need.You’ll hear:What great line editors can doThe risk of working with a line editorThe key that makes great line editing possibleHow to find your best line editorAnd moreWhether you hire a line editor or line edit your novel yourself, the principles I share in today’s episode will help you ensure every word you choose is the right one for your story and your voice.Links mentioned in the episode:See my sample developmental and line editing feedback: alicesudlow.com/83Discover Story Clarity and Story RefinerySend me a Text Message!Support the showRate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts "I love Alice and Your Next Draft." If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more writers through the mess—and joy—of the editing process. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap the stars to rate, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Loving the show? Show your support with a monthly contribution »

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