BWFoster78
Myth Weaver
I know you mean well, Brian, but I disagree with you.
Understood. I can accept that
I do wonder what has brought you to this certain opinion, though, even though you are self-publishing. Maybe you've read a lot of crappy Indie books?
I have read a few good indie books and a few decent indie books. I've read a lot of dreadful indie books.
When I do find one that is even decent, I do my best to try to spread the word.
Writing takes a lot of work, and I think the natural inclination is to think, "I've put a lot of work into this. Surely, it's ready." I think most of those people putting out the dreadful books feel that way. As much work as they put into it, wouldn't it have benefited them so much more if they had gone the extra steps to make it actually good? It seems like, as Scribble said earlier, they just threw away all that effort.
As far as where I got the opinion regarding needing an editor, I got that mainly from my own experience. I thought that my book was decent. I really did. Seriously, I figured that the editor would suggest a few minor changes, and I'd have it out in a few weeks. I'd gotten great feedback from my beta readers, and I thought it read well.
In short, I was delusional.
The editor completely opened my eyes to just how delusional I was. Hopefully, after incorporating the comments, the book will be tolerable at least.
You and Chilari aren't me. Maybe when you think it's ready, it actually will be. I would hate, however, for either of you to waste all that you've put into the book to this point.
EDIT: BTW, let me know who the author is. I'm always on the lookout for good indie reads. Thanks!