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SlowRain · 12-20-2010, 12:34 AM

I think we overestimate the quality of what people will read and enjoy. Not only that, but people don't really know anymore which grammar and punctuation are correct (and I say that as someone whose grammar and punctuation are not great). Both issues are products of the times we live in.

I think, initially, we'll see poor English in self-published e-books. However, as the authors establish themselves a bit, they'll put a few bucks toward copy-editing, whether that be by hiring someone or else educating themselves. It would also help greatly if copy-editing fees would come down.

I don't know if it'll become a hot career (I certainly hope it doesn't), but it may be a good way for people to earn a few extra bucks at home.

12-20-2010, 12:34 AM	#29
SlowRain Addict Posts: 311 Karma: 9553 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: a Canadian expat in Taiwan Device: HTC 10, Asus Phonepad	I think we overestimate the quality of what people will read and enjoy. Not only that, but people don't really know anymore which grammar and punctuation are correct (and I say that as someone whose grammar and punctuation are not great). Both issues are products of the times we live in. I think, initially, we'll see poor English in self-published e-books. However, as the authors establish themselves a bit, they'll put a few bucks toward copy-editing, whether that be by hiring someone or else educating themselves. It would also help greatly if copy-editing fees would come down. I don't know if it'll become a hot career (I certainly hope it doesn't), but it may be a good way for people to earn a few extra bucks at home.