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But a lot of authors are paying for editors to be more competitive since it's so difficult to get an agent to begin with.
2024-11-26 18:54:40
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janricsotelo :
I hired two editors, including the editor of The Hunger Games, because I’ve heard getting a literary agent is super tough. So when I end up self-publishing, the book will still be solid!!
2025-03-25 13:21:16
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Julia 💌 writer :
This is sooo interesting! I’ve been planning out how I’ll make payments for an editor once I’m done with development edits - how does this work? I’d love to learn more
2024-11-18 18:17:51
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Luna :
Very good to know, thanks.
2025-01-18 11:08:11
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Andrew Johnston :
Can you query a standalone that has two existing prequels? I would only be querying the standalone.
2024-11-20 15:58:12
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Charlotte 🤓 :
this is a probably a really silly question. If someone asks for 10,000 words at query stage but it makes sense to the story for you to cut it off at say, 10,300 words, is that okay?
2024-11-18 10:50:55
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Cassie :
Off topic but I really need to know where your jumper is from please 🥹
2024-11-19 17:41:34
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emmabirchcottagegarden :
I’ve literally watched hours of your videos already today.. 7:18am 😂. Random early wake, but it’s been useful. Thank you x
2025-04-15 06:18:33
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Regretta :
Paying for an editor was one of the best things I ever did. She was truly invaluable in the process and made my book SO much better.
2024-11-30 19:07:26
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Kerri Boo :
should we have beta readers read it before we submit it to you?
2025-01-11 01:36:59
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ddaawwnn :
I’ve had conflicting information on this, I’m dyslexic and I was advised to get an edit done before I go for an agent
2024-11-20 13:43:25
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Flash In The Pen :
Where do you recommend we find test-readers? I don’t particularly want an editor, but I would like to know if I’m the only person who likes what I’ve written.
2024-12-14 21:52:15
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Blaster books🇮🇱🇮🇱 :
the only time you should pay for editor is when you decide to self-published but the only other scenario I can see if somebody is dyslexic but usually no😁
2024-11-29 23:45:58
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kimtomjake :
Bless you bless you thank you for wonderful post. Made me feel a lot better because I was told I should pay what ever an editor charges. 🙏🙏
2024-12-20 19:31:49
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Ione Bloom :
Oh! Cool. 😎
2024-11-19 01:39:31
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Renee - Fantasy Author :
I’ve heard other agents say to get an edit if you can afford to do so.
2024-11-20 16:58:47
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MM :
Business secrets of the Pharos
2024-11-18 09:25:09
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