Every manuscript is like a rough pearl that needs polishing. Thus, before getting it to agents and publishers, it must be edited over and over to make it editorially sound. It has to be at its best form so that, during a creative acquisition, it will leave the best first impression to its reviewers. In fact, the first pages of the manuscript will already determine the chances of getting a publishing contract.

As someone who has been involved in publishing for 20 years, independent editor Carrie is no less than an expert with the entire process. Let’s get to know how she got her foot into the industry.