⏰ Last Chance to Get it Edited with Tiffany Yates Martin!

When it’s time to hire a professional editor there are more options available than ever before, and it can be hard to sift through the “noise”: What’s the difference between a developmental edit and a line edit and a copyedit? How do you know what you need or when? What should an edit cost—and is it worth it?

Not all edits are created equal, and there’s no official governing body or certification process for editors—anyone can hang out their shingle. Where do you find an experienced, reputable editor, and how can you determine whether they’re right for you? What does a good edit look like? How do you avoid the editing “horror stories” some authors have experienced? What should it cost?

This 90-minute workshop will show you what you need to know to determine what kind of edit you need; how to find reputable, experienced professionals; how to pick the right editor for you and what you can expect of your working relationship; as well as other options if hiring an editor isn’t in your budget right now.

Tiffany Yates Martin has worked as a freelance editor for decades, both through major publishers and directly with authors. She’ll help you determine whether and when you need a professional edit; show you what to look for in a good editor; offer specific resources for finding the best in the business and your perfect fit; and point out red flags to watch out for.

When to consider a professional edit
The types of edit commonly available, and how to determine which one you need.
How to find a good, reputable, experienced editor, and determine which one is right for you
The sample edit: what to ask for, what to look for (with specific examples)
What it should cost
Where to find reputable, experienced editors
How to vet an editor to make sure they’re the right “fit”
What to look for in your contract
Questions to ask before you sign
What to expect of the editor/author relationship
Red flags to watch out for
Alternatives to a professional edit

Writers who are wondering whether or when to hire an editor
Writers who feel uncertain what type of edit they may need
Writers confused by the multitude of editing services available now
Authors wo are unsure how to find good, reputable, experienced editors and how to vet them
Authors who are unfamiliar with professional editing and what it should look like, accomplish, and cost
Anyone who has had an unproductive or unpleasant experiences with hiring an editor

Get it Edited

with Tiffany Yates Martin

December 4, 2025 | 1:00 PM ET

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Meet the Instructor: Tiffany Yates Martin

Tiffany Yates Martin has spent her entire career as an editor in the publishing industry, working with major publishers and bestselling and award-winning authors, as well as newer writers. She is the founder of FoxPrint Editorial (named one of Writer’s Digest’s Best Websites for Authors) and author of Intuitive Editing and The Intuitive Author.

She is a regular contributor to writers’ outlets like Writer’s Digest, Jane Friedman, and Writer Unboxed, and a frequent presenter and keynote speaker for writers’ organizations around the globe. Under her pen name, Phoebe Fox, she is the author of six novels. (foxprinteditorial.com)