What to Do First Before You Sign a Book Contract with Debra Butterfield

What did you think of this episode?Are you prepared with the right questions to ask a potential book publisher? Today's encore episode is filled with tips to make publishing your book as smooth as possible.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During today's popular encore episode, we cover five questions every author needs to ask before signing a book contract.Today's industry expert is Debra Butterfield. Debra is the author of ten books, which include Claiming Her Inheritance, Discovering Her Inheritance, Unshakable Faith, and Carried by Grace: A Guide for Mothers of Victims of Sexual Abuse. She is a freelance editor and editorial director for CrossRiver Media Group and a former copywriter for Focus on the Family.Five Questions to Ask an Editor Before Signing a ContractHow does your faith influence your editing?What genre do you specialize in?What are your editing fees?When can I expect a finished product?How often will we communicate once I’m your client?LINKS Editorial Freelancers AssociationThe Christian PenFree self-editing checklist for fiction or nonfiction via Debra's https://themotivationaleditor.comSelf-editing & Publishing Tips for the Indie AuthorWebsite (for writers): https://www.themotivationaleditor.com/ Website (for readers): https://debralbutterfield.com/ Facebook (profile): https://www.facebook.com/debra.l.butterfield Facebook (page): https://www.facebook.com/DebraLButterfieldAuthor Visit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#4 Podcast 2026 "Million Podcasts Top 30 Christian Writers Podcasts"#1 Podcast 2024 "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers.Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy Podcast