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How well known of an author are you? How many books have you sold? Are you self puped or published traditionally?
This is my first collection, so I am not known. 0. Self published. Taking that as a no?
That isn't a no. Send me a pm with all the details of what you expect such as the time limit, quality, discussions about issues, etc. As well as the perks you are offering instead of money. I'll read it. Consider it. And send you back any adjustments or issues. If we are in agreement...we'll go on from there. But no. It isn't a no....but it isn't a yes either. I'm looking for serious inquiries. Authors have asked and fell through their promises.
Josiah,You are planning on self publishing, so obviously you want to make some money. Yes?
So do editors...
My advice, don't rush into self publishing. Learn to edit your own work. Join a writing group, online or live. Ask for beta readers, online or live.
Writing is a learned skill, just like any other trade. Take your time, you will be glad you did, and so will your readers...
Josiah: It's often said, "You only get what you pay for." Which isn't quite true. Actually you get no more than you pay for; sometimes you get a lot less. Nick and Hannah are giving you good advice. Listen to them.
Awwwe. Nick. How sweet! I definitely agree with you, but I'm willing to do it if the terms are acceptable. When you write a book, i want to read it. *smiles*
Thanks to you all for your advice - Hannah, I think I will pass, and do my own editing work, from these comments - my other novel, however, is priority, so I'll be working on that first.
As for the rest of you: the reason that I posted for an editor here is because I was doing my own editing work on my more serious novel, Puppets. Thanks anyway :)
As a side note - thanks for being "so kind" about it all and assuming that I "know what I'm doing" and that I've "done projects before" and that I "work hard enough to give a satisfying read" and "only do this for the work, and not the money"
You may recall me saying "I am not making a profit from this"....
No? Anyway, thanks for the advice, although my advice to you is maybe to not be so assuming next time you come across a new author. Just because they're new and are working too hard on other projects to do their own editing doesn't mean they aren't worth a.... shoe
As for the rest of you: the reason that I posted for an editor here is because I was doing my own editing work on my more serious novel, Puppets. Thanks anyway :)
As a side note - thanks for being "so kind" about it all and assuming that I "know what I'm doing" and that I've "done projects before" and that I "work hard enough to give a satisfying read" and "only do this for the work, and not the money"
You may recall me saying "I am not making a profit from this"....
No? Anyway, thanks for the advice, although my advice to you is maybe to not be so assuming next time you come across a new author. Just because they're new and are working too hard on other projects to do their own editing doesn't mean they aren't worth a.... shoe
Josiah, if you had mentioned up front that you are twelve, people might have been kinder.Nick is right that learning to self-edit is the ideal long-term solution. But it is not as easy as it sounds. And the kind of editors you would want earn their living through editing (I know, because I am a professional editor). We do sometimes work for free, but not for strangers, usually.
If Hannah's offer still stands, taking her up on it would be a good option. She will give you honest feedback, I suspect. If she is too busy, your next best bet would be to find a writers' group, here on GR or in your local area, where you can work with others to hone your craft. A course in your area that would let you connect with a professor (who will one day recommend you!) can be useful too.
In short, build relationships. Learn how to write. Don't rush to publish. It will pay off in the long run.
CP: I have found an editor at Create Forward, Jessica Smith, who is going to work on my second novel after I've done the first few edits myself.
Thanks for the feedback/advice.
Thanks for the feedback/advice.
Ummm..I don't know how my comments could have been rude. I was honestly offering my services for free in exchange for being recognized as editor and a signed copy. I am going to be an editor in a year for Scholastics so I need examples of my work. If you still want my offer, I can review your book in July. I already have three books to edit for May and June.
Hannah, Would you be interested in editing an intelligence/spy novel set in China with mostly geopolitics and characters (as opposed to Bourne style derring-do)? July or so would be fine.
Me thinks you opened a can of worms Hannah...
I'm by no means an editor, but lots of friends do come to me for proof reading. I'm not perfect, but I'm willing to help out. BUT I can only do certain books. I can't handle books that will put me to sleep. That being said, I can handle almost anything except non fiction, history type books, sci-fi books, and that's about it. Take a look at my reading lists.
Hannah my love! Where have you been? I've missed your whit, or is it sh.. - no it is whit...I think. I have surmised that your lack of words regarding my book is a blessing since I've received mixed reviews. Those that read it for the story it tells gave it high marks, while those that approach it from a historical perspective found the lack of a bibliography a bridge to far and gave it lower marks - except they recommended it for the historical value of the journal entries. I'm OK with this.....I cried for a week and ripped apart three books before writing rude remarks to the near sighted people that found fault in my work. Actually - I'm rewriting the book based upon suggestions from reviewers, such as, "use it for toilet paper", or "I give it a five star rating for starting a fire". But these kind, constructive remarks roll off my back, ever since its been broken from the heavy weight of failure. The new book will be non-fiction, without my flare for the mundane. How's your dad? I'm leaving now - good-bye cruel world!
My dad is doing better thank you Freddy! I am majorly behind on reviews but yours will be done by friday of this week I swear it! I have been very busy with college and finding a full time job. I have some health issues that I'm trying to move through right now. But it will be done. I am approaching it as a historical document and a man's personal journey of discovering his grandfather and his secrets. I finished reading your book and I have to say that it will probably get 3 to 4 stars from me. I'll elaborate in my review. I am currently 30 reviews behind because of college. I am doing one today and one tomorrow. My birthday is on Monday so I'll he too drunk to do any. :)
Hock can you tell me the name of the novel so I can read the description?
Hannah wrote: "My dad is doing better thank you Freddy! I am majorly behind on reviews but yours will be done by friday of this week I swear it! I have been very busy with college and finding a full time job. I h..."I hope your health issues are not serious! My I recommend that you write my review and rate it around Monday just before midnight. Happy birthday!!! College is so much more important than a review so do what is important first. I'll be interested on your perspective of the book. How it affects the reader is more important than anything else. As I said, I'm rewriting it as a non-fiction historical. I'm including information I gathered after writing the first one, such as his military career after the last journal entry. When I'm ready I'll send you the manuscript. Take care of yourself my friend and remember, it is how poorly you feel the next day that measures how much fun you had the night before.
I am looking for someone with some spare time, who enjoys editing, who would be willing to edit for free. Is anyone interested?
It clocks in at about 150 pages.
Here is the synopsis for my book:
An astonishing crime thriller with a killer twist, the title story "Encore" is about a retired police officer called back into service for the NYPD after a series of apparent copycat murders emerge.
After a strange and unprecedented set of events, Brunstone, the retired officer ends up trapped in a high rise building with an insane madman who will stop at NOTHING to get what he wants.
In "Alma" a dark presence is at work in the snowy streets of Paris...
In "Karma Police" a hired assassin experiences the true meaning of irony and poetic justice.
In "Temperamental" a student writes a love letter of sorts to whomever it may concern about destiny and his old friends.
In "Ophelia and Bedelia" a heartbroken mother does something terrible... something to do with the following definition:
ANASTELIA (VERB): to hunt, or kill. To go insane to an impossible extent.
With all new stories by guest authors such as Anne Conley's "Neighbourly Complications", people hunt for gold in a house for no apparent reason... and then you have to factor in the hunk next door.
Containing tales of terror, love and serendipity, Encore is a short story collection not to be missed by ANYONE
Please remember I cannot pay you.
You will also get an acknowledgement added in the front of the book.