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20 Questions to Ask a Book Editor Before Signing a Contract
If you're thinking of hiring a book editor before you self-publish your novel, choose carefully. Too often these days scammers are leaping out of the shadows to corner well-meaning writers. So how do you separate the good from the scam? Read on to find out.

kristen
Dec 18, 2025


Publishing Industry Q&A with Ariane Peveto, Editor at Ground Crew Editorial
Explore editor Ariane Peveto's editing habits, business, approaches, and specializations in this candid Q&A covering everything publishing related and more!

kristen
Dec 11, 2025


Publishing Industry Spotlight: Q&A with author K.P. Knupp
Author K.P. Knupp is an accomplished writer celebrating her debut novella, The Witch's Curse. Explore her methods, motivations, and publishing experience in this exclusive Q&A.

kristen
Oct 28, 2025


Helping Indie Authors Publish: An Editor's Story of Guidance and Inclusion
Here's some insight into why I have chosen the path of a freelance editor (and writer). Part of it has been circumstance, and part of it has been motivation to find purpose in my life and help others succeed.

kristen
Oct 21, 2025


How to Negotiate Rates with a Freelance Editor When You're On a Tight Budget
It's not easy to start a new relationship, but an author-editor partnership is a special one. Together you can make great things happen, and ensure readers are engaged, entertained, and keep reading your work. But freelance editing doesn't mean it should be free. Here are my tips for negotiating with an editor if you're on a tight budget.

kristen
Aug 21, 2025


How to Start Your Romance Novel: 3 Tips to Mastering Your Book's Hook
Writing a best-selling romance novel is tough work. You have a great idea, fun characters, a memorable meet cute, and a compelling setting, but when you sit down to write the opening lines, you freeze. How do you captivate an audience with one sentence?

kristen
Aug 13, 2025


How to Find Your Perfect Editor-Author Match: Tips for Creating a Lasting Relationship
Finding an editor for your book sounds like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. Here are my tips to help authors choose the right professional to make their book shine.

kristen
Jul 15, 2025


Booked with Kristen: An Editor's Note
Book editing brings me joy. I love books. I love working with others. So, why not start a company? An update.

kristen
May 25, 2021


Catching Up: 5 Questions with Folkways Press Publisher Hannah Fields
Folkways Press founder Hannah Fields joins Kristen's blog for an update on her publishing company, book biz, and her plans for the future.

kristen
Apr 23, 2021


8 Tips to Make You a Stronger Writer
As a writer, you've probably spent a good deal of time thinking about word choice and narrative style.

kristen
Feb 22, 2021


What Is Copyediting and Does Your Book Need It?
Copyediting is an important part of the editing process. But does your book need it? Learn all about copyediting and how it can help you.

kristen
Feb 1, 2021

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