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Originally Posted by Hitch
Hey, Catlady:
Yes, it will, indubitably, take more time. Amazon's organized their "bad stuff" page ( https://kdp.amazon.com/help?topicId=A1MMQ0JHRBEINX ). As mitford13 said, they're already doing all of this. They simply have to add the "bad stuff" button. W
hat they will be doing that's new is the inevitable emails back/forth from offended authors, explaining that Jethro has a twang, or that Sonny really "tahks dat way," or {insert creative umbrage explanation here}.
I have to confess...much like Slushpilehell, I WISH I WISH I WISH I had a secret spy in that office. I'd give a LOT to be able to read some of these explanations, I really would.
I know, I know, I know. I suck, beyond redemption. But when you've plowed through 5,000 self-pubbed books in order to assess them, quote them, figure out what needs technological fixing, then you get to look down on me. Not before! 
Hitch |
Let me go find a dozen more self-published books.
Oh wait, I don't want your job.
And I would never look down on you.
I noticed one author made a standard but my budget can't afford editing. Now he/she may be good, but I would ask why are you hurting yourself by putting out "not ready for primetime" books.
First impressions are lasting.
So to any poor authors that are reading this: save your pennies, work at a menial job, quit any bad habits or vices, and remember this is your career we are talking about. If your first book is crap, readers won't bother with a second.
Buying books is a luxury not a necessity. (Ok yes, I know some of us need books, but that doesn't mean we will waste our money on bad books.)
So avoid the bad reputation and be professional.