I've finished my book and need editing–what now?

Writing the book is only the first half of getting published, and that's true whether you plan to pursue traditional publishing or self-publishing. In this answer, I'm going to assume that this is your first book and that you plan to self-publish.

For the purposes of putting your editorial team in place–and yes, I said team–you need to determine how you're going to meet your various needs for publishing. See my article Great Expectations: What to Expect during the Editing Process for more information. Once you've decided which level of service you need from whom, then it's time to start booking your slots. Plan for plenty of time of time between phases, plan to make plenty of editing passes yourself, and try to stay calm. 🙂