Seeking out professional manuscript editing can be pivotal for authors of all experience levels. This article aims to demystify the process of working with a freelance editor and highlight the differences between developmental & content editing and line & copy editing.

Throughout literary history, there have been numerous author-editor duos whose collaborations have resulted in some of the most iconic and enduring works in the canon(s). Here, we explore ten of the most famous author-editor pairings, highlighting their contributions to literature and the unique dynamics of their collaborations.