My agent insists that I hire a specific book editor to edit my manuscript, yet the editor he is pushing has less impressive credentials than others and is more expensive. What could this mean?
It’s not unusual for a publisher or literary agent to recommend that you seek the help of a book editor; however, when one specific book editor is heavily endorsed, there could be a kick-back arrangement going on wherein the referring party receives a percentage of all referral business. In this case, you typically lose because the recommended editor may not be the best/most qualified professional to edit your manuscript. Use caution; it’s typically best to find your own book editor. I receive no referral fees from any source.
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