Guest: Brooke Black

Host: Sharissa Bradley

In this eye-opening conversation, editor and founder of Black Bear Communications, Brooke Black, shares her unique approach to editing and author support. Brooke has built an empowering space for writers through her editing business and the Hive Collective—a collaborative author support community offering editing, coaching, marketing, and more.

In this episode, we cover:

• [00:01:00] Brooke's journey from English major to grant editor to business owner
• [00:04:06] When authors should reach out to an editor (hint: it's earlier than you think!)
• [00:06:00] Overview of the Hive Collective and its fully customizable support system
• [00:09:00] How a Zoom support group created unexpected community for older authors
• [00:12:00] Language shifts that foster collaboration, not competition, in publishing
• [00:14:00] Red flags to watch out for when hiring an editor
• [00:18:45] The most important questions to ask during your first call with an editor
• [00:22:00] Brooke's heartfelt encouragement for anyone afraid to begin their writing journey

Resources Mentioned:

• Learn more about the Hive Collective at blackbearcomms.net
• Contact Brooke directly: [email protected]
• Follow Brooke on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackbearcomms
• Brooke on the Project Seed Money Directory: https://projectseedmoney.com/directory/

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