53 - Editing With a ‘Reader First’ Mindset, with Samantha Hanni

Episode 53 March 15, 2021 00:19:20
53 - Editing With a ‘Reader First’ Mindset, with Samantha Hanni
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53 - Editing With a ‘Reader First’ Mindset, with Samantha Hanni

Mar 15 2021 | 00:19:20

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Show Notes

When you’re writing a book, it’s just you, banging out beautiful words. When you finish the draft, your next step is to invite others to help prepare your manuscript for publication. In part 2 of my conversation with freelance editor, Samantha Hanni, we discuss three ways authors can bring the ‘reader first’ mindset into the editing process: (1) stay humble about your message, (2) stay humble about your edits, and (3) communicate with your editor.

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