Tips for Hiring a Book Editor on Reedsy Marketplace

Finding a good book editor on Reedsy Marketplace: 8 tips for authors.

Authors, Editing, WritingDaniel J. TortoraDecember 30, 2025author tips, book coaching, copy editing, developmental editing, editing, line editing, first draft, manuscript evaluation, nonfiction, proofreading, Reedsy, self-publishing, traditional publihsing, writing

The Best Books for Editors

Recommended books on book editing—fiction and nonfiction.

Authors, EditingDaniel J. TortoraJune 22, 2025Amazon, book recommendations, copy editing, developmental editing, editing, first draft, gift ideas, line editing, manuscript evaluation, proofreading, self-editing, self-publishing, The Chicago Manual of Style

The Different Types of Book Editing: Which Type of Editor Should You Hire?

Here are the different types of book editors and how to know which one you need.

Authors, Editing, Writing, PublishingDaniel J. TortoraMarch 2, 2023editing, copy editing, developmental editing, manuscript evaluation, first draft, self-publishing, traditional publishing

Authors: What Is a Manuscript Evaluation? How Much Does It Cost? And Hiring an Editor

What is a manuscript evaluation? How much does it cost? Is it worth it? What’s the process? How long does it take? And tips for finding and hiring an editor.

Authors, Writing, EditingDaniel J. TortoraAugust 29, 2022author tips, manuscript evaluation, developmental editing, editing, first draft, nonfiction, self-editing, traditional publishing, self-publishing

Resources for Nonfiction Authors