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How to Enjoy Being Edited: A Practical Guide for Nonfiction Authors Paperback – November 3, 2023

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Is hiring an editor going to suck the life out of me, my manuscript, and my checking account?

You’ve poured your heart, time, expertise, and sweat into writing your nonfiction book. The last thing you want to do is hand it over to someone who’ll rip your voice away while ripping a hole in your wallet.

The good news? You don’t have to.

How to Enjoy Being Edited is your ticket out of angst and overwhelm and into a different editorial relationship—one where your editor is your ally, and being edited is energizing guidance toward a commercially viable book you’ll be proud to publish.

In this
concise, comprehensive guide, expert nonfiction editor Hannah de Keijzer walks you through everything you need to know to take full advantage of working with the pros, including:
  • Essential questions to ask prospective editors so you find a trustworthy partner you enjoy working with
  • Red flags to avoid so you don’t regret denting your bank account in exchange for a manuscript that no longer sounds like you
  • Key details about the different types of editors so you know exactly who to turn to at every stage of your book’s development
  • Flow charts for quick visual understanding of the editorial process
  • Won't-see-these-elsewhere prompts and conversation starters to help you get the maximum value out of your editorial experience—for this book, and every future book you write

“A
s a guide for a novice writer it’s honestly brilliant. It’s an easy read but hugely informative, like a hot chocolate on the couch with a wise friend. I have already had a great conversation with an editor and felt confident and competent to do that, entirely through reading this book.”
—Kathy Soulsby, author of
Virtually Painless and How to Work with A Virtual Assistant

Getting your manuscript professionally edited is always going to be a vulnerable process. But
approaching it as a partnership will give you the most bang for your buck—and be the powerful boost you need to get a stellar book across the finish line.

Ready to find out how to do it? Open
How to Enjoy Being Edited and come right in.


BONUS:
Includes example edits and an editorial memo for Susan Cain’s bestselling book Quiet, containing industry insights that’ll give you a leg up on your own revisions.
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"As a guide for a novice writer, it's honestly brilliant. It's an easy read but hugely informative, like a hot chocolate with a wise friend. I have already had a great conversation with an editor and felt confident and competent to do that, entirely through reading this book."

-Kathy Soulsby, author of Virtually Painless and How to Work with A Virtual Assistant

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CM3W3PYM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bell Buoy Press (November 3, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 104 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8989007905
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.26 x 9 inches
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Hannah de Keijzer (deh-KAI-zer…it’s easier than it looks) was that nerdy high school student who owned and regularly referenced an etymological dictionary. Now she channels that nerdom as a veteran nonfiction book coach, editor, and proofreader who helps authors write compelling books—without grinding themselves to a pulp.

Her clients publish independently or traditionally at places like Johns Hopkins University Press, Cambridge University Press, and W. W. Norton. She’s an active member of the Editorial Freelancers Association and ACES: The Society for Editing. And yes, that dictionary still lives right next to her desk.

As a book coach and writing catalyst, Hannah helps clients launch projects with clarity and confidence, get words on the page when they’re stuck or overwhelmed, design and stay on track with realistic ways of reaching their goals, and build a sustainable writing practice that fits their particular brain and busy life. All so their books and other writing projects get done, and done with ease, momentum, and fun, no less!

As a developmental editor, line editor, and proofreader, Hannah helps nonfiction authors craft stand-out books that are clear and land powerfully for their ideal audience.

Hannah built her chops in creative collaboration over a decade as a professional performing artist and co-artistic director of a dance company. When not working with words, you’ll find her dancing, creating wild and asymmetrical flower bouquets, basking in patches of sunshine like a sleepy dog, and hiking with her family.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2023
    It's kind of amazing that a book like this didn't already exist, since so many would-be published writers must have questions about the editorial process. But it didn't, and now it does, and it's extremely handy.

    In clear, lively prose, the author takes us through the ins and outs of her trade, from understanding the different types of editing (developmental editing, line editing, copy editing etc.) to choosing an editor to work with. She goes into all kinds of nitty-gritty, like how much to expect to pay and how to vet your potential editor, without ever getting bogged down by minutiae.

    I read most of it in one sitting without getting bored or being too tempted to skim. I came away with a much greater understanding of what kind of editor I might need, where to find such a person, how much it might cost, and what I'd need to do to get the most out of the process.

    Editing is (should be) about collaboration and having someone in your corner, not about red slash marks or hostility.

    I came away encouraged, enlightened, and ready to dust off an old manuscript. Highly recommended.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2023
    If you’re writing a nonfiction book, you’ll need to work with at least one kind editor. (A copyeditor is non-negotiable!) And you may turn to others for help on structure, flow, or the writing process.

    The writer/editor relationship can be hamstrung from the start by misconceptions, miscommunications, and a defensive mindset.

    This book is a wonderful antidote to that. Reading it gives you a better idea of what the various kinds of editors do (developmental, line, copyediting). It even offers wonderful examples, so you know what to expect.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2023
    Hannah does a great job of explaining the various roles an editor can play and the expectations from author and editor at each stage in a project. I highly recommend this book. It is a quick read and every chapter is relevant.

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  • Linda Dessau
    5.0 out of 5 stars A warm and gentle guide for authors
    Reviewed in Canada on December 5, 2023
    I loved this book. Hannah has such a warm and gentle approach to guiding the author through finding and working with developmental editors and language (copy/line) editors.