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Originally Posted by fjtorres
As to the OP heading, the author as general contractor is how most Indie authors work. 
They write the story but most everything else, from editing and proofing to formatting and covers is contracted out for a flat fee.
Most will credit the cover artist, some will credit the editor. Not required but many consider it good form. |
As far as I am aware, most authors do not edit and proof their own books and covers are mostly handled by cover artists though I have noticed more stock photos creeping into the mix. As for formatting? Quite a few indies are now having their books formatted into readable ebooks by outside services. As one local author put it on one occasion, every cobbler to her last.