Editors get into this line of work because books — the written word — are our passion. Nothing makes us happier than teaming up with writers to publish a book that will thrill readers. We are just that: your team member. Our job is to work with you on polishing your hard-earned words into the best they can be, and we won’t do that job by insulting your writing or changing your book’s “voice.”

But if you really want an easy team up with your editor from the start, here are some tips that will have her singing your praises to all her friends.