Book Editor Trainer

Question 1

Which type of editing takes the most time and money?

Accepted Answer

Developmental Editing

Answer

Copy Editing

Answer

Proofreading

Answer

Fact Checking

Question 2

What is the typical cost of book editing?

Accepted Answer

It is nearly impossible to provide an average cost for book editing.

Answer

$20,000 or higher

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Once the self-edit is complete, it is critical that you seek professional editing.

Answer

Less for copy editing and proofreading.

Question 3

Which of the following does NOT qualify as a type of book editor?

Accepted Answer

Plot editor

Answer

Proofreader

Answer

Copy editor

Answer

Developmental editor

Question 4

Is it possible for an editor to steal your book?

Accepted Answer

No

Answer

Yes

Answer

It depends

Answer

Sometimes

Question 5

What is used to make all changes to a book?

Accepted Answer

Tracked changes

Answer

A distinct computer

Answer

MS Word

Answer

A pencil and some paper

Question 6

What is the first step in document editing?

Accepted Answer

Developmental editing

Answer

Proofreading

Answer

Checking the facts

Answer

Editing and proofreading

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of developmental editing?

Accepted Answer

Plot, characters, story arcs, and narrative development

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The role of the editor

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Sentence structure, dialogue writing, and word selection

Answer

Plot holes, ineffective story points, or character arcs that are underdeveloped