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#241. Do You Really Need to Hire a Book Editor Before You Query?

3/31/2026 • 13 min

Discover why the answer to hiring a book editor before querying isn’t a simple yes or no—and how to make the right call for your manuscript. If you've finished your draft and you're thinking about querying literary agents, you've probably seen this advice: don't hire an editor before you query. And while that's not wrong, it's also not the full picture. Because … Play episode

#240. 10 Writing Mistakes That Make Readers Put Down Your Novel
#239. Student Spotlight: How J.J. Henley Finished Her First Draft in 8 Mon…
#238. How to Market Your Book in a Way That Actually Feels Good (With Beth…
#237. 3 Signs Your Novel Doesn't Need a Prologue (& What To Do Instead)
#236. The Truth About AI and Creative Writing with Ana Del Valle
#235. Scene Structure Made Easy: The 5 Essential Elements Every Scene Needs
#234. How to Build A Sustainable Writing Practice With Dr. Bailey Lang
#233. 5 Secrets to Writing Dialogue That Sounds Natural
#232. 5 Tips For Crafting Morally Gray Characters Readers Love
#231. Student Spotlight: 5 Lessons Learned from Notes to Novel (Season 7) …
#230. Student Spotlight: 5 Lessons Learned from Notes to Novel (Season 7) …
Bonus: From Stuck to Steady: How 3 Writers Found Their Drafting Rhythm
#229. 5 Signs Your Writing Process Is Broken (And How to Fix It)
#228. Student Spotlight: How She Finished Her First Draft in 88 Days (Whil…
#227. 5 Tips on Pursuing Your Writing While Holding Down a 9-to-5 Job
#226. Counting Down The Best Writing Tips From FWME In 2025
#225. Student Spotlight: From Zero Drafts to Dream Agent While Raising 4 K…
Bonus: From Overwhelmed to Outlining: How 3 Writers Finally Started Their …
#224. The Truth About Writing Faster: It's Not What You Think
#223. Permission to Start: How to Move Past ‘Not Ready Yet’ and Finish You…
#222. 3 Mindset Shifts Every Writer Needs to Finish Their Novel
#221. 5 Line Editing Tips to Make Your Prose Shine
#220. How to Build an Author Platform (Even if You're an Introvert) with S…
#219. How To Build Story Tension by Sharing More (Not Less) with Daniel Da…
#218. How to Find & Work With Beta Readers to Improve Your Manuscript
#217. Save the Cat! Writes Horror: How to Write Truly Terrifying Stories W…
#216. Story Structure: The 5 Scenes Every Story Needs (With Kristina Stanl…
#215. How to Write a Prologue Readers Won’t Skip (& When to Start at Chapt…
#214. Subverting the Mainstream Lens: Writing Stories That Stay True to Yo…
#213. 5 Expert Tips To Edit Your Messy First Draft Without The Overwhelm
#212. 5 Ways Writers Can Use AI to Help With Book Marketing
#211. How to Write Romantasy Power Couples Readers Obsess Over With Jenna …
#210. 5 Tips For Writing A Multiple POV Novel Without Confusing Your Reade…
#209. How to Revise Your Novel Like a Pro (Without Losing Your Mind) With …
#208. Student Spotlight: 5 Lessons Learned from Notes to Novel (Season 6)
#207. What Agents & Readers Want: How to Write a Story That Works
#206. Student Spotlight: How Gina Elizabeth Went From Stuck to Publishing …
Bonus: Plotting for Pantsers: How 3 Writers Found Freedom in Story Structu…
#205. How Story Structure Can Free Your Creativity and Help You Finish You…
#204. Student Spotlight: Why Overlearning Is Holding You Back: Neroli Lace…
Bonus: How 3 Perfectionists Finally Broke Free & Finished Their First Draf…
#203. Why Writing Advice Is Keeping You Stuck (And What to Do Instead)
#202. Student Spotlight: How Kara Kentley Turned a Messy Draft Into a Publ…
Bonus: Making Time To Write: How 3 Busy Writers Finished Their First Drafts
#201. The Time Myth: Why ‘Finding Time to Write’ Actually Makes It Harder
Bonus: From Stuck to Breakthrough: How 3 Writers Found Their Path Forward
#200. Why Most Writers Give Up (And How to Finally Finish Your Novel)
#199. Struggling With Flat Characters? These 5 Books Will Transform Your W…
#198. Book Reviews: Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Reader Feedb…

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