1st draft to 10th ✍️ How freelance developmental editors helped my book @NicoleWilbur
1st draft to 10th ✍️ How freelance developmental editors helped my book  @NicoleWilbur
Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
When Reedsy approached me to make a video in collaboration with them, I was SO excited! Since 2022, I've collaborated with 5 or 6 industry professionals through Reedsy and had very positive experiences: they make collaboration simple and fun!

I've found seeking out this expert feedback to be the best way to improve my own craft. Here's a little peak into my journey!

**This video is part of a Reedsy ad, but the video concept/script and all opinions/experiences/etc. are all my own :)

My first developmental edit: youtu.be/FQVgvI20NUU
youtu.be/jrew13s85ns

Beta reader vs freelance editor side-by-side: youtu.be/MLAMODHKtuc

A breakdown of the money I've spent on editors: youtu.be/MbLW6TlBXBk

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