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MauEvig
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Well, those are all good points.
Even if the editor makes changes, or suggests changes, it's not like I have to agree with the changes if I don't want to.
Plus I plan on bringing beta readers on board to further smooth out the edges of my story. I think that'll help before the product is finalized.
I've decided to self publish honestly, because in the end I realized I want to retain the rights to the story. Sure, unless I miraculously sell thousands of copies it's probably not likely to wind up sitting in a big brick and mortar store. I might, upon marketing my story enough, be fortunate to see it sit on the shelves of smaller independent local stores.
But my perspective on this has changed quite a bit.
I knew the person I was going to ask to edit for a while now. She's been successful with her own works and I've seen other people turn to her for editing as well. I've seen her work, and I've seen what she can do.
I like what she's doing so far, don't 100% agree with every single change or word, but I'm hoping to at least get a decently polished script out of the ordeal. Plus she cut me a deal...I hear most editors charge thousands of dollars. Yikes!
Even if the editor makes changes, or suggests changes, it's not like I have to agree with the changes if I don't want to.
Plus I plan on bringing beta readers on board to further smooth out the edges of my story. I think that'll help before the product is finalized.
I've decided to self publish honestly, because in the end I realized I want to retain the rights to the story. Sure, unless I miraculously sell thousands of copies it's probably not likely to wind up sitting in a big brick and mortar store. I might, upon marketing my story enough, be fortunate to see it sit on the shelves of smaller independent local stores.
But my perspective on this has changed quite a bit.
I knew the person I was going to ask to edit for a while now. She's been successful with her own works and I've seen other people turn to her for editing as well. I've seen her work, and I've seen what she can do.
I like what she's doing so far, don't 100% agree with every single change or word, but I'm hoping to at least get a decently polished script out of the ordeal. Plus she cut me a deal...I hear most editors charge thousands of dollars. Yikes!