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Every writer eventually reaches the point where they have to decide how polished their manuscript really is. Some rely on their own revisions and feedback from peers, while others bring in a professional book editor to take a closer look.

The impact of an editor can be very different depending on the project—sometimes it’s about tightening the narrative and improving flow, other times it’s more about fine details that strengthen the overall reading experience.

I thought it would be interesting to hear how others see the role of a professional book editor and whether you believe their input can truly transform a manuscript into something ready for publication.