Before hiring an editor, ask for a sample edit. It shows you their style, depth of feedback, and whether they respect your voice. The right fit protects your investment—and strengthens your story.
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Sample Edits: Why They’re Essential for Finding the Right Creative Partner - Explore Fantastical Worlds

Learn why sample edits are essential when hiring an editor. Discover how sample edits help authors evaluate compatibility, editing style, and value before committing.

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Member Q&A Podcast: How to Find the Right Developmental Editor for a Specialized Nonfiction Book

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss how to find a developmental editor for a nonfiction book that covers complex, controversial, or…
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Member Q&A Podcast: How to Find the Right Developmental Editor for a Specialized Nonfiction Book

Member Q&A podcast: How to find the right developmental editor for a complex nonfiction book, plus answers to other questions.

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Member Q&A Podcast: How to Find the Right Developmental Editor for a Specialized Nonfiction Book

Member Q&A podcast: How to find the right developmental editor for a complex nonfiction book, plus answers to other questions.

The Self-Publishing Advice Center

I blogged about my April in Writing, in which I found a #DevelopmentalEditor to send my manuscript out to :)

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April 2025 in writing

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After self-publishing two novels and working with two writing organizations, I’m providing the following services for your project within EFA guidelines. I work in science fiction, fantasy, a…

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Prologue Prejudice: the good, the bad, and the rejected

"Like many 'rules' in writing and publishing, there is more to the story than meets the eye."

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Prologue Prejudice: the good, the bad, and the rejected

Like many “rules” in writing and publishing, there is more to the story than meets the eye.

The Darling Axe

Why We Named Ourselves the Darling Axe

The counsel to "kill your darlings" has been repeated many times by many editors, writers, and writing instructors.

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Why We Named Ourselves the Darling Axe

The counsel to

The Darling Axe

Prologue Prejudice: the good, the bad, and the rejected

"Like many 'rules' in writing and publishing, there is more to the story than meets the eye."

https://t.co/3btJEOIeT7

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Prologue Prejudice: the good, the bad, and the rejected

Like many “rules” in writing and publishing, there is more to the story than meets the eye.

The Darling Axe