Episode 156: Find the Right Editor for Your Nonfiction Book

In this episode, host Jodi Brandon and guest Ellen Polk detail the intricacies of choosing the right editor for your book, emphasizing the importance of communication, compatibility, and editorial processes. They discuss different types of editors/editing services and how authors can tailor their questions to find the best match for their particular project's needs. The episode provides valuable insights and practical tips for entrepreneurs looking to refine their manuscripts and enhance their impact through effective collaboration with the right editorial partner.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Ellen Polk helps women write impactful books.

04:57 Editors consider sentence relevance, value, and proofreading.

09:05 Guide created based on author concerns and experience.

11:46 Connecting with authors cultivates successful author-editor relationships.

13:09 Communicate book's goal to editor for alignment.

17:28 Editors collaborate with authors to improve manuscripts.

22:19 Qualifications and experience are crucial for editors.

26:29 Communication style and compatibility in working relationship.

29:52 Comprehensive guide offers valuable insight for writers.

31:27 Fan of author impressed by writing skills.

34:01 Show notes, see you inside the lab.

Keywords:

vulnerability, trust, mindset, power imbalances, industry expert, partnership, safe space, writing routine, ready set write challenge, business owners, editors, editing process, revisions phase, developmental editing, coaching, writing, publishing, marketing books, entrepreneurs, Jodi Brandon, Ellen Polk, nonfiction books, line editing, stylistic editing, copy editing, proofreading, communication style, feedback, mentorship, Author Entrepreneurs Lab

Resources Mentioned:

The Author-Entrepreneurs Lab: https://bit.ly/A-ELAB

Ready Set Write Challenge: www.jodibrandoneditorial.com/readysetwrite

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About Our Guest:

Ellen Polk is the founder of Sage House Editorial, a business dedicated to helping ambitious, mission-driven women transform their expertise, experience, and insights into powerful nonfiction books that allow them to amplify their impact, inspire action, grow their businesses, create new opportunities, and position themselves as a go-to in their industry.

Through end-to-end editorial support and 1:1 creative consulting, Ellen is committed to helping women take their big ideas from bucket list to bookshelf and become modern authors.

Website: www.sagehouseeditorial.com

Instagram: @sagehouseeditorial

LinkedIn: Ellen Marker-Polk

Author's Guide to Hiring an Editor: www.sagehouseeditorial.com/hire-an-editor

LINK TO FULL EPISODE (RAW) TRANSCRIPT:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SZWFXJVGPWbDrqth4ALBgvU03Fv41cAj9nX8f6tkDhc/edit?usp=sharing