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Originally Posted by rhadin
A good idea that is bound not to work well. My experience in hiring editors for my editorial business is that there are too many people who think they are editors and/or think they are competent editors, who aren't. The problem with a list is that you have no way to vet the people who provide you with contact information.
I require both a resume and an editing test. Most applicants have decent resumes but fail the editing test. Of those who do pass the test, 75% of those I have given work to, I have had to "fire."
I think you should continue to review self-pubs but require a certification that the book has been professionally edited and proofread, advising the submitter that should you discover grammar and other serious editorial errors that indicate that the book wasn't professionally edited and proofread, you will note on your blog that
This way you do a service to readers and do not foreclose the fastest growing segment of the publishing industry.
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You know, that is a great idea as well.
I've seen a few of your posts where you say that authors get upset when told that they need to correct typos...let alone major editing issues.
Yeah, I think I'll stay far away from that.