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Old 03-14-2012, 08:14 AM   #17
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Originally Posted by VydorScope View Post
The first time I gave my book to some one to edit I nearly felt that way, it was after all my precious! I had spent years on that first book... but alas I swallowed my pride (tasted horrible, btw!) and let the editing go through and I think if you compare my 3rd book to my first you can see a big improvement with me allowing my Editor and my Proof Reader to do their thing.

I just have to accept I tell good stories, that does not mean I am good with language.
Would it not be worth getting the first and second up to the same standard as the third? I'm guessing they all follow on from each other, so if they don't like the first they won't bother with the rest?
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