The edit — resources
Short-form, explained by an editor.
Practical guides on hooks, pacing, hiring, pricing and workflow for creators, coaches, founders and brands. No filler — just what helps you post better videos.
How much does short-form video editing cost in 2026?
We compared publicly listed prices for Reels, TikTok and Shorts editing — freelancers, subscription services and agencies — and broke down what you’re actually paying for.
Read →HIRING · 8 MINHow to hire a short-form video editor: a buyer’s checklist
Most bad editing hires are avoidable. Here’s how to evaluate portfolios, what to ask, the red flags to watch for and a test brief you can send any editor.
Read →HIRING · 7 MINFreelance editor vs agency vs AI tools: which fits you?
Three ways to get short-form edited. Each wins in different situations. Here’s an honest comparison — including when you shouldn’t hire anyone at all.
Read →CRAFT · 9 MINShort-form hooks: 9 editing techniques that stop the scroll
Most hook advice is about scripting. But a large part of the hook happens in the edit. Here are nine techniques editors use in the first seconds — and how to apply them to your footage.
Read →WORKFLOW · 10 MINHow to turn a podcast episode into short-form clips
A video podcast is the most efficient content you make — if you clip it well. Here’s the full workflow, from recording setup to finished vertical clips.
Read →WORKFLOW · 6 MINThe video editing brief template for short-form content
The fastest way to better edits is a better brief. Copy this template, fill it in once, and every editor you work with will get closer on the first draft.
Read →CRAFT · 8 MINReels vs TikTok vs Shorts: how the edit should differ
One vertical master, three very different feeds. Here is what an editor changes for Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts — and what can stay the same.
Read →CRAFT · 6 MINThe talking-head editing checklist: 20 checks before you post
Talking-head videos are the easiest content to film and the easiest to scroll past. Run every edit through these 20 checks before it goes live.
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