Well here is the last two. I hope my comments helped you. Writing is always a learning process.
9.) Trust Your Editors: As an editor of a small press I
agree. We work hard to make your book as good as it can be. I’ve been lucky
enough to have a few authors win or final in contests with the books I edited. That
lets me know I’m doing my job. I will put an author be aware on this. When you
hire an editor for self-publishing be sure to do your homework. See who else
they have edited. Make sure they are a good fit for you.
10.) There are no Certainties: This is so true. You could
right the next Pulitzer and not be able to get a publisher to buy it. And as
sad as this is you could write a ton of books, but not make what you thought
you would and decide not to write anymore. I’ve heard some authors are making
this decision. It breaks my heart. We all know writing is subjective. Someone
will love your book no matter how many flaws and others will nit-pick every
little detail.
Both are so true. As a former editor for a small epress (who sold to a larger company and I didn't follow over as editor) I tried very hard to work with my authors to make their book as good as I'd want one of my own. It's the ones who don't let you help and do your job that makes it tough for all.
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you're talking about Calisa - we're all sensitive about our writing but I want someone to show me where my mistakes are. Sometimes we're too close to our work and can't see what someone else can.
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