Red Flags, Green Lights: Hiring the Right Editor for Your Book

About this episode

This episode discusses how to identify the right editor for your book by recognizing red flags and green lights in the hiring process.

Not all editors are created equal—and your story deserves the right one. In this episode of The Plot Thickens , I break down the red flags that signal it's time to walk away from an editor—and the green lights that let you know you’ve found someone who respects, protects, and elevates your work. From contracts and NDAs to pricing traps and voice integrity, I give it to you straight with real talk, practical tips, and encouragement every author needs when navigating the editing process. If you’re ready to stop second-guessing and start hiring with confidence, this episode is your guide to making the right editorial choice.

Topics covered

• editing
• hiring
• authors
• publishing

Keywords

• editor
• contracts
• NDAs
• pricing
• voice integrity

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