So the thread about not hiring an editor is perhaps a little confrontational. What I want to see discussed is how to make a manuscript as good as it can be before publication or sending to an agent, etc.
Getting eyes on the manuscript - getting beta readers to give feedback is important. But how do you get the best feedback? What other means are there to improve your manuscript? How many rounds of editing is enough? How do you structure editing for best effect?
Getting eyes on the manuscript - getting beta readers to give feedback is important. But how do you get the best feedback? What other means are there to improve your manuscript? How many rounds of editing is enough? How do you structure editing for best effect?