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Professional Editing
Asked by Carol German on September 9, 2020
Do I need to have a contract with an editor? What is the protocol? Will I need contracts for any professional work done before my book is published?
I have met an editor and she doesn't use contracts. She goes by trust between herself and her client.
Jerry's Answer
I've never used an editor, Carol. I want the publisher to consider my work on its own merits and then assign its own editor at its own expense. The goal herein the Guild is to help you get your writing and self-editing to the place where you can compete in the marketplace.