Your Best Writing Life

The Developmental Editing Process with Edwina Perkins

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October 12, 2021 1:00am

43m

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Developmental editing helps all writers. Acquisitions Editor, Edwina Perkins gives us tips on the process of developmental editing.
Linda Goldfarb's industry expert is award-winning writer, Edwina Perkins - Edwina is assistant director of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. She is also the coordinator for Mentoring Moments and the manager for Sensitivity Between the Lines, both with BRMCWC. As an acquisition editor with Iron Stream and for Harambee Press, she desires to see ethnic writers published. A longtime member of Word Weavers International, Edwina now serves on the advisory board. Along with being an award-winning writer, Edwina is an experienced teacher, speaker, freelance editor, and sensitivity reader. She is also a freelance writer with Guideposts. One of her passions is to coach and mentor other writers. Edwina, it is good to have you back on Your Best Writing Life!
1 -What is a developmental editor and what will they do for a writer?
2 - What’s the difference between a developmental editor and a copy editor?
3- Are developmental editors needed with fiction and nonfiction?
4 -At what stage of their manuscript should a writer consider using the services of a developmental editor?
5 - What can a writer do to prepare to work with a developmental editor?
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