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Hey everyone,

I&rsquo;ve just completed my first draft, and now it&rsquo;s time to consider professional editing. I&rsquo;ve read that a well-edited book can make the difference between success and failure, but what exactly does an editor do that makes it so important?

I&rsquo;m thinking about working with Barter. Books Publishers, but I&rsquo;m curious what kind of editing service you recommend for a first-time author&mdash;should I go for content editing, copyediting, or both?

How do you know when a manuscript is truly ready for editing? I&rsquo;d love to hear your thoughts on the process and why you think it&rsquo;s crucial to invest in professional editing

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