The Importance of Being Edited

One of the major arguments put forward in favor of going the traditional route – and one of the most appealing to writers – is the advance. I have a guest post on the blog of bestselling UK author Mark Williams which examines what the advance really costs you and how you can beat it long-term even with modest self-publishing sales.

An accompanying – and in my opinion more valid – argument centers on the professional experience and support a writer will get from a publishing house, especially i...