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Originally Posted by garygibsonsf
Err ... because they're dedicated professionals with decades of experience under their belt and a record for finding all those knockout books you like to read and helping their authors develop from ingenue to sophisticated story teller?
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This.
There really is a significant difference in quality between an unedited manuscript and a finalized one. There are always exceptions to the rule, but I prefer the quality of a polished manuscript. Not that it doesn't sometimes backfire - I can think of a lot of big name authors where their work actually seems to decrease in quality, because they have enough clout and influence to reject editorial suggestions.