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I disagree.
Any author that wants to perfect their craft should be open to having their mistakes pointed out at any time. Everyone makes them. Things get missed. Writers need to learn that early, and do their best not to continue to make the same mistakes over and over.
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By Dusky Rose
I don't disagree with you. What I pointed out is that a beginning writer USUALLY can't afford professional editing. That doesn't absolve us from doing the best we can ourselves. Not using spell check is unforgivable and even a beginning writer should have a decent grasp of his native language. In my case I've published four books, all of which are not mainstream subjects. Until I see profit potential I'm not going to invest $1,000 to have a professional fine tune them. I write for the personal enjoyment, if I make a little money fine, if not that's fine too. I'm also donating all of the earnings from my second book to the Wounded Warrior Project so that impacts earnings too. My choice. By the time I publish six or eight books I should know if there is a future in it or not. The main problem with writing ebooks is not the writing but the depth of effort required to market them. I spend more time on that than on writing. The self marketing is why reader reviews are so important, but unfortunately many readers assume no obligation to reciprocate even when the books are given for free.