The Art and Craft of Editing with Katie Chambers

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Katie Chambers, a developmental editor, copy editor, and owner of Beacon Point LLC, helps indie authors shape powerful fiction and nonfiction. With a background in teaching middle and high school English and formal public speaking training, Katie brings clarity, enthusiasm, and a teacher’s heart to every presentation. She loves editing and running her business. Still, teaching is at her core, so give her a mic and a room of writers, and she's right at home. She’s passionate about helping authors strengthen their writing and better understand the editing process. And as part of that mission, she’s publishing two self-editing guidebooks for authors in January 2026.
newsletter: https://beaconpointservices.org/shining%20beacon/, 
editing for authors: https://beaconpointservices.org/editing, 
landing page for my books (not finished yet but will be): https://beaconpointservices.org/self-editing-guides

In this episode of Roundy's Rants, Raves, and Reviews, we sit down with Katie Chambers, a former English teacher turned editor, who shares her journey from teaching to editing and now writing her own books. Katie discusses the challenges of balancing a teaching career with young children, transitioning into editing, and publishing her own work for the first time. She offers insights into her systematic approach to editing, the importance of teaching within her work, and the creation of resources for both authors and editors. Katie also touches on the impact of AI in writing and editing, sharing her balanced perspective on ethical and productive use. With new books aimed at helping authors self-edit more effectively, Katie provides valuable advice for writers at all stages of their journey.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:33 Transition from Teaching to Editing
01:54 The Editing Process and Challenges
02:37 Developing Resources for Authors and Editors
03:31 Self-Publishing Journey
04:08 Editing Styles and Preferences
09:40 Self-Editing Essentials
13:27 Common Issues in Editing
18:49 Finding the Right Editor
22:28 Editing Styles and Preferences
24:24 Building a Relationship with Your Editor
25:41 Choosing the Right Editor
29:45 Handling Criticism and Feedback
30:29 The Role of Self-Editing
37:11 Introducing Beacon Point Services
39:42 Ethical Use of AI in Writing
46:21 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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