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Originally Posted by bobavey
I’ve been around the writing business for quite a few years, and the posts I’ve read in this thread are pretty much on target. It’s impossible for a writer to be objective about their own work, which means it’s a good idea to have the work professionally edited. The problems are the cost, and knowing what you are getting for that cost. There are many editors out there -- copy editors, developmental editors, and editors who do it all -- and finding the right one for your work can be a daunting task.
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Right on, Bob. I'm objective enough about my work to know that I need an editor. I'm also objective enough to know that I'll probably never make enough from a self-published ebook to ever recoup the cost. Catch 22!