When To Hire An Editor or Collaborator

Now.

That’s my answer, and it’s not because I want you to hire me.

(Maybe you’re a good fit for my services, but maybe not.)

That’s my answer because I get a lot of emails like this:

After I make some more progress on my proposal, I would like to schedule a free call with you. But that might take a while.

But here’s the truth:

- that “while” could be years and you’ll miss opportunities in the meantime

- that “progress” could be useless and end up on the cutting room floor

- that offer for a “free call” might go away (though I hope not!)

When I pivoted my business, I chose not to create any DIY offers or products like book proposal courses or e-books. That’s because I believe it is counterproductive and ultimately very difficult to create a salable book proposal on your own.

I came to that conclusion after seeing my clients come to me after months and years of buying courses and e-books, diligently working on a proposal that I took one look at and tossed in the virtual trash.

Last September, I met a smart lady with a great book idea at a writers conference.