Today's industry expert is Debra Butterfield. Debra is the author of ten books, which include Claiming Her Inheritance, Discovering Her Inheritance, Unshakable Faith, and Carried by Grace: a Guide for Mothers of Victims of Sexual Abuse. She is a freelance editor and editorial director for CrossRiver Media Group and a former copywriter for Focus on the Family.

Five Questions to Ask an Editor Before Signing a Contract

1. How does your faith influence your editing?
2. What genre do you specialize in?
3. What are your editing fees?
4. When can I expect a finished product?
5. How often will we communicate once I’m your client?

LINKS

 Editorial Freelancers Association

The Christian Pen

Free self-editing checklist for fiction or nonfiction via Debra's https://themotivationaleditor.com

Self-editing & Publishing Tips for the Indie Author

Website (for writers): https://www.themotivationaleditor.com/ 

Website (for readers): https://debralbutterfield.com/ 

Facebook (profile): https://www.facebook.com/debra.l.butterfield 

Facebook (page): https://www.facebook.com/DebraLButterfieldAuthor 

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