I was recently invited to write a guest post for Girl Tell Me, “a community of female authors, poets, editors, and business owners representing the holes in the writing industry.” (Learn more about Girl Tell Me’s mission here: https://www.girltellme.com/who-are-we.)

I met the creator of Girl Tell Me—where else in today’s pandemic landscape?—on Instagram. Nikki Frias is amazing—funny, smart, effortlessly cool. She has great stuff on her website, so after you’re done reading my guest post, you should subscribe to her newsletter and/or follow her on the ‘gram.

Here’s a little taste of my post, “When Is My Manuscript Ready for a Freelance Editor? A Cost-Effective Look at Polishing Your Novel,” which is all about finding the right freelance editor on a budget.

“Most freelance editors won’t be upset if you ask questions about cost or what to expect from their editing packages. If money is a significant concern for you, I recommend approaching a handful of editors (no more than five to keep your life sane) and explaining upfront that you are trying to build a budget for a collaboration down the line. Have a list of questions and a budget in mind as you reach out to these editors and find your best fit. Ask each editor for an honest price quote, and then press pause on the conversation, save up for the collaboration, and come back to them when you’re ready.”

To read the whole article, click here: https://www.girltellme.com/post/cut-it-editor-s-cut-with-jessica-hatch.

By the way, I mean what I say in my article. It can feel scary to spend a lot on yourself and on the editing work your manuscript needs. If you ever are in this boat and are considering working with me, mention your financial constraints when you reach out. You can do so here. I look forward to chatting with you soon!