Episode 157: Who Can I Use as an Editor?

<p>When I started as a writer, I had no idea I needed an editor. So, when I submitted my first pieces, the red line go lower. Talk about imposter syndrome; it really lifts up when I was like “maybe writing is not for me.” But really, I needed an editor and every writer does.</p><p>Points to listen for!</p><ul><li>How to become a better self-editor</li><li>Janine shares some tools that you can use for editing</li><li>Janine would do her self-editing first, read out loud, and use her tools before sending it to the editor and then finally, send it to the client.</li><li>How to hire editors and how they can help you</li><li>Who can you use as an editor</li></ul><p> <b>Editing Tools</b></p><ul><li>Grammarly</li><li>Hemingway App</li><li>Pro Writer</li><li>Microsoft Word</li></ul><p> <b>Pro Tips To Consider Before Hiring An Editor</b></p><p>Read your blog out loud. It will help see where you need to add the punctuation or remove things that don’t make sense.<br/><br/>If you have somebody in your life whom you know a good writer, or even a good reader, don’t hesitate to ask for feedback. Or, read the blog over before submitting it to your client.</p><p>When I hired my first editor, she was so helpful. It was worth it for me to hire someone to edit my work for my anxiety level so I won’t be getting these red lines.</p><p><b>Looking To Write For The Savvy Nurse Writer Job Boards?</b></p><p><a href='https://savvynursewriter.com/jobboard/'><b>If you want to write for our job boards</b></a>, I have vetted editors there. Your work will always be edited before we send it to the client. I also suggest that you always look at the edits that they do even if it’s from a high-quality editor because you will learn from it and it will help you become a better writer.</p><a rel="payment" href="http://www.thesavvyscribepodcast.com">Support the show</a> (http://www.thesavvyscribepodcast.com)