Why Hire an Editor?

As writers, we can become incredibly attached to our work. After spending hours, months, or even years on a specific project, we can start to lose our objectivity which is precisely where the benefit of a good editor comes into play.

While many people believe that AI is capable of editing every manuscript, this is simply not true, or only to a minor extent, especially when it comes to developmental editing.

This post shares some of the major benefits working with an editor can have on your writing project.

• Identify Improvement Areas: After being immersed in a writing project for some time, you can become blind to your own mistakes or lack of clarity. An editor suggests fixes to awkward phrasing, plot holes, missing information, or underdeveloped characters or ideas/topics that you may have overlooked.

• Ensure Audience Readiness:  Writers are often too close to conveying ideas and sometimes lose perspective on how their writing will land with readers based on their knowledge. A developmental editor can ensure the writing is clear, engaging, flows well, and resonates with the target audience at the right level.

• Improve Overall Quality:  Objective feedback helps writers polish their work, creating a more professional final product. Especially for non-fiction writers, editors, ensure information shared is supported, persuasive, and clear.

• Enhance Structure and Organization: A developmental editor assesses the flow of your writing, including pacing, chapter order, and transitions. Adjusting these areas can help in creating a smooth and engaging reading experience.

• Improve Writing Skills:  Overall, constructive criticism from an editor helps you identify areas for growth and enhance your storytelling or communication skills.

Consider editing and developmental editing as an investment to your writing project or a mini-training. Spending time and money on this step of the writing process definitely strengthens the foundation of your ideas and ensures they are presented in the most effective way to achieve your goals.