How to Choose The Right Editor For Your Needs
- Shamila Iyer
- Dec 22, 2023
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 13, 2025
Do you know the difference between a developmental editor, content editor, structural editor, line editor, copy editor, and proofreader? I bet you didn't realize there were so many different types of editing, right?
To make it easier for you to decide which type of editor you need, I've put together a carousel outlining the different types and stages of editing. You can choose your editor based on your needs and the editing stage you are currently at in your book-writing journey.
Browse through the sample gallery below or download and save the full 14-page PDF for future reference.
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"The best advice on writing was given to me by my first editor, Michael Korda, of Simon and Schuster, while writing my first book. 'Finish your first draft and then we'll talk,' he said. It took me a long time to realize how good the advice was. Even if you write it wrong, write and finish your first draft. Only then, when you have a flawed whole, do you know what you have to fix." - Dominick Dunne
I read the blog about picking your editor, and I thought it was neat how it talks about choosing tools that fit your own writing style and goals, not just what is popular. It reminded me of a time when I struggled to organise my notes and had to use assignment help for CIPD students to get back on track while working on a long project. It made me see that finding the right support can make writing easier and clearer.
A clear and practical resource to download and keep at hand to help you choose your editor.