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Originally Posted by LuvReadin
I think it's quite arrogant of a writer to assume they don't need an editor (by which I mean copyeditor at the very least).
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I don't think that writers arrogantly assume they don't need an editor. Personally I humbly agree that I need both a copy editor and, for safety's sake, a developmental editor. However, I arrogantly - or do I mean humbly - point out that I can't afford either, and have to make do with a) getting three or four more or less related people to read the book and b) give them all a grilling about how believable the characters and story are.
Put me in touch with an agent or publisher who is willing to take me on, and I'll happily put up with as much editing as anybody could wish.