Red Flags, Green Flags & Gut Checks: Hiring Your Book Team

Hiring your book team shouldn’t feel like a gamble. In this episode, we’re breaking down the red flags, green flags, and gut checks every author needs when hiring editors, designers, and publishing pros. Chelsea and Brittany share real behind-the-scenes stories, common hiring mistakes, and what professional collaboration actually looks like. We’ll cover warning signs authors ignore, questions you should ask before signing a contract, and why walking away from the wrong fit is sometimes the smartest publishing decision you can make. Trust your gut. Protect your book. Build a team that works with you, not against you.