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Originally Posted by piper28
I have to admit, one thing that I'm a little leary about with the move to self publishing for authors, is whether the editing is going to suffer. Having a book go through an editing process is generally a good thing, and I wonder how well that process is going to work for a self published author, even a big name. (Admittedly, I've seen books that were published through traditional means, both with smaller and larger publishing houses that seemed pretty inadequately edited too, so who know how things will turn out.)
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Self-publishing doesn't mean skipping proofing, editing, etc; all it means is the author has it done himself, usually out of their own pocket.
Like this lady:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=181437
She spent $1500 out of pocket to get the book ready for market.
There are plenty of experienced editors and cover artists, etc working freelance that an author can tap to provide the services the Traditional Publishers offer. Some are good, some less so. It is up to the Author to decide who and what he feels comfortable with. And it is up to the author to ensure he is putting out a quality product worth carrying his "brand".
One way to look at it is that self-publishing is about having the courage of your convictions: being willing to bet your *own* money on your own story.
Look at the various stories of writers with traditionally published books try self-pub and the one thing you hear over and over is the "freedom to do things *their* way".
Their story, their investment, *their* success or failure.
You own the book, you own the outcome; good, bad, or indifferent.
With established authors like Goodkind, this should be an easy bet to make.