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Great books aren’t just written; they’re created! And rarely without a collaborative effort with the right editorial team. Because while the author might be at the heart of great literary works, book editors are the backbone of the publishing process. Compelling content—and publishing success—is cultivated.
Our own Ally Machate joins a panel of industry experts for a Q&A with Twin Flames Studios to discuss how the right team of editors can make or break your book. “How Book Editing Can Make or Break Your Success” simplifies the editing process, detailing the most critical aspects of both preparing your project for editing and choosing the best editing partner for your project, as well as answering all of your questions concerning what’s different in the book editing process with the adaptation of AI and other technologies. Key themes include:
- What professional editing includes beyond grammar, spelling, and surface-level fixes
- How to prepare your manuscript before submission to save time, money, and frustration
- How to choose an editor and evaluate whether they’re the right fit for your voice and goals
- Changes in today’s editing process, including AI, tools, timelines, and expectations
- The limits of self-editing and the hidden costs of skipping expert feedback
Twin Flames Studios is an award-winning audiobook and podcast production company, and their monthly live panels and Q&A sessions bring together leaders, industry experts and influential voices from the community to help make your next book or project a resounding success.
“How Book Editing Can Make or Break Your Success”
Featuring:
• Ally Machate of The Writer’s Ally
• Felicia Lee; Founder and Storyteller in Chief at Tardigrade Media
• And Alex Morin, the founder and Director of Creative at Working Writers Co.
Twin Flames Studios Expert Panels – August 2025
Originally Live on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025 at 2PM
Ally is known for her straight-shooting advice and strategic thinking: She is a force that transforms manuscripts into books that readers will remember and respect, and she’s helped hundreds of authors successfully turn their rough drafts into acclaimed literary works. We hope that you won’t miss an opportunity to learn from Ally and her publishing industry peers—check it out here!
Ally Machate is on a mission to help authors make great books and reach more readers. A bestselling author and expert publishing consultant, Ally has served small and “Big Five” publishers, including Simon & Schuster, where she acquired and edited books on staff. Her clients include authors with such companies as Simon & Schuster, Penguin Random House, Rodale Inc., Chronicle Books, Kaplan Publishing, Sourcebooks, and Hay House, as well as independently published bestsellers. As founder & CEO of The Writer’s Ally, Ally and her team lead serious authors to write, publish, and sell more high-quality books.
