Your book editor isn't right - Writing Woods with Victoria Griffin | Lyssna här

Hiring a book editor can feel like going to a mechanic: "Tell me how to fix my story."

But evaluating a novel isn't like diagnosing a blown head gasket. Editors help writers understand reader experience, uncover possibilities, and discover what their story can become.

In my decade as a professional book editor, I've learned what the most productive author-editor relationships have in common. And using this approach can not only help you get the most out of your editing experience, but can also make you a stronger writer.

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⏱️ TIME STAMPS

00:00 - Why editors aren't supposed to be right

00:42 - Welcome to the Writing Woods

01:07 - What is developmental editing?

01:37 - Finding the story's potential

03:56 - Understanding an editor's feedback

04:25 - The author-editor collaboration

05:43 - How line editing works

06:40 - Why editors make different choices

07:10 - What an editor's job really is

08:33 - Discovering the story you're meant to tell