Category Archives: Editing

Professional Editing Isn’t Cheap – and Here’s Why It Shouldn’t Be

I understand the temptation to cut self-publishing costs where you can. But some parts of it shouldn’t be cheap, and editing is one of them. Here’s why freelance editing deserves to be priced the way it is.

Types of Editing 2.0

Depending on the editor you ask, you might get slightly different answers around the types of editing. To make things simple, I look at the four types you’re likely to come across in your editing journey.

It’s Kaila Desjardins Editing’s Birthday! (+15% Off)

Thank you for a wonderful four years and counting! Book now for a celebratory 15% off your poetry, picture book, or novel editing quote.

Fave Reads of 2024 (So Far)

We’re halfway through 2024 (idk about you but this year has been both very fast and snail-pace slow), so what better time to show off some of my favourite poetry, picture, and writing and editing craft books so far?

Three Things You May Be Surprised an Editor Is Expected to Do

While many people think editing is simply checking for spelling errors, there’s so much more that goes into the process. And within each type of editing, there are tasks that non-editors may not be aware of. Here are three of the most common tasks and responsibilities you may run into while working with an editor.