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If we removed "marketability" from the equation, then fundamentally, I agree with the original poster's premise. However, "readability" now becomes a very subjective measure by which to judge a potential novel (one of the reasons why Smashwords, for example, offers very generous free samples).
A vast majority of independently released books could benefit from a professional edit, mine included; but does the lack of professional editing preclude that book from being a good read? Not necessarily. There are quite a few unpolished gems in that pile (much more than 2%, I would say without reservation).
I, personally, am willing to forgive a few typos, split infiinitives and run-on sentences for getting as much "satisfaction" out of reading an independent novel for $2.99 as I would a highly polished corporate-produced novel for $12.99.
Of course, that's just one person's opinion.
Last edited by Valmore Daniels; 08-05-2010 at 09:50 AM.
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