Author: Michelle Meade

Michelle Meade is a book editor with almost two decades of in-house and freelance editing experience, working with debut writers and NYT bestselling authors alike. Since going freelance in 2019, she’s helped countless clients sharpen their narratives to get ready for querying and self-publication. Based in London, Ontario, her editing business Michelle Meade Reads thrives on the excitement of discovering new voices in fiction and helping writers to reach new heights in their work.
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From In-House to Freelance: How Editing Changes When You Leave the Building

September 11, 2025 by Michelle Meade | 2 Comments on From In-House to Freelance: How Editing Changes When You Leave the Building

When I first moved from in-house editing to freelancing, I assumed the work would feel about the same — editing is editing, isn’t it? I quickly learned I was wrong. The foundation is the same, but almost everything else shifts: the writers you collaborate with, the expectations on your time and even the way you […]

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