Not every scholarly writer has access to a developmental editor, but a colleague could be just as helpful. Here are some questions to help you guide your peers towards giving you effective feedback on your academic book proposal.
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There's never a bad time for a writer to consult with a professional editor, but there might be a best time for your particular manuscript. This post breaks down what stages an academic book project goes through and what a developmental editor can do at each stage to help a prospective author get published.