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Originally Posted by HarryT
A serious author will use the same services regardless of whether or a book is traditionally- or self-published. Ie they will employ an editor, a cover designer, etc. Only an idiot publishes an unedited book, but unfortunately there are idiots in every walk of life.
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Yes, but will they listen to the editor when what is required is re-working the whole structure of the book and it will take 3 months to do it?
I doubt it.
I do not really see how an editor can work with an author to develop the authors skill if the author is paying the editor and are not forced to listen.