john
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Post by john on Jan 20, 2012 15:54:47 GMT -5
As a self-published novelist, I am looking for a new editor. I have found several recommended by Preditors & Editors, and two are members of Editorial Freelancers Association. They generally want two cents per word. For my longer novels, this will be over $2,000, but my novels sell well, and I can afford it. I just want the job done right. The one I have used in the past charged a lot less and was fast, but she left typos in the ms. I am wondering what else I can do to check them out before endangering my hard-earned dollars. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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Post by Lily on Jan 20, 2012 18:14:51 GMT -5
Have you tried this site, John? And you know when it comes to editing, it's something of a question mark. I'm thinking about the typos etc. I see in books by the major publishing houses. www.book-editing.com/ |
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john
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Post by john on Jan 20, 2012 22:50:23 GMT -5
Thanks. I am checking that out.
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Post by Richard on Jan 21, 2012 2:09:40 GMT -5
Hello John. This is the editor I use. She is a perfectionist. I would recommend her to anyone. www.book-editing-service.com/You can submit a free sample to see if you are happy with her work. |
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Post by john on Jan 21, 2012 19:32:13 GMT -5
Thanks to everyone for your help. I think I found a good editor. My shortest novel will cost me $550 or so. I was not really price shopping but looking to make sure I got a real editor and not a fraud. This one has written three novels and belongs to many organizations, she is even the president of a writers’ organization. I think she’s the real thing. First opening is many weeks away, but I hope to be in line to have her do my other novels after she’s through with the first one.
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Post by john on Jan 21, 2012 19:35:45 GMT -5
I forgot to add she is recommended by P&E. If she works out, I will let you know so others can have reassurance when they look for an editor. It’s a sea of sharks out there, and you must be careful.
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Post by jameskresnik on Jan 28, 2012 22:39:31 GMT -5
Hello John. This is the editor I use. She is a perfectionist. I would recommend her to anyone. www.book-editing-service.com/You can submit a free sample to see if you are happy with her work. I followed your suggestion and found a great editor! -JK |
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