Join Colin Mustful, Alida Winternheimer, Amanda Symes & Robin Henry for Ask the Editors—a live Q&A on editing, hiring, and feedback.

Ask the Editors is a candid, practical panel hosted by The Narrative Guild featuring Colin Mustful, Alida Winternheimer, Amanda Symes, and Robin Henry. Designed for fiction writers at any stage, this conversation will demystify the editorial process and help authors better understand what editors do, when it makes sense to hire one, how to choose the right editorial fit, and how to respond productively to feedback. 

Through guided questions and live audience discussion, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of the different types of editing, the realities behind editorial pricing, the timeline writers can expect, and the many ways an editor can strengthen both a manuscript and a writer’s confidence. Grounded in collaboration rather than correction, this panel invites writers to see editing not as a judgment on their work, but as a thoughtful partnership in bringing a story to its fullest potential.