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Daniel J. Middleton 9/25/26 Daniel J. Middleton 9/25/26

How to Work With an Editor and a Formatter as Two Separate Vendors

Hiring an editor and a formatter as two separate vendors works — until the author becomes the only line between them. Here’s how to structure that handoff so nothing gets lost.