tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post4178830459093390335..comments2024-03-28T02:34:34.041-07:00Comments on Rachna's Scriptorium: Is an external editor necessary?Rachna Chhabriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-38094012853867027942014-07-01T20:07:19.133-07:002014-07-01T20:07:19.133-07:00I think external editors are helpful for either ne...I think external editors are helpful for either new writers who can learn from the process, any writer who feels that something might be off in an otherwise good manuscript, and self-published writers. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-47941778532947754962014-06-30T10:38:21.912-07:002014-06-30T10:38:21.912-07:00It won't hurt to have fresh eyes on a manuscri...It won't hurt to have fresh eyes on a manuscript but I don't think it's necessary. Publishers are looking for a good story more than a perfectly polished manuscript. As long as it's of a reasonable standard I'm sure they'll be ale to judge the quality and be prepared to help fix any edits that might be needed.<br /><br />mood<br /><a href="http://moodywriting.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Moody Writing</a> <br />mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-77983501428624331642014-06-30T09:51:11.303-07:002014-06-30T09:51:11.303-07:00I've tried various editors and found one I lik...I've tried various editors and found one I like. I've found them to be useful, especially in polishing up an MS. However, I don't shell out big bucks for it. A lot of editors charge thousands of dollars, but I don't work with any that charge more than hundreds. Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-42633075029820102472014-06-29T13:51:38.952-07:002014-06-29T13:51:38.952-07:00Interested to read this post and comments as this ...Interested to read this post and comments as this is something I have been thinking about lately. If I did decide to self publish I would definitely want to hire an editor.Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-74038711762477428142014-06-29T01:48:11.141-07:002014-06-29T01:48:11.141-07:00An editor is important. In traditional publishing,...An editor is important. In traditional publishing, you'll have one anyway. In self-publishing, hire one. I don't think it's necessary to have an editor before you submit to a publisher though.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-18686396004252484222014-06-28T12:24:06.029-07:002014-06-28T12:24:06.029-07:00I think an external editor is essential for those ...I think an external editor is essential for those who are self-published--and they should be sure to pick a good one. It can't hurt with the traditional route, but it's dangerous to toy with it too much...an editor could suggest some changes that go against what your future publisher would want you to do.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-20129452094118329552014-06-28T06:57:20.687-07:002014-06-28T06:57:20.687-07:00I think external editors come in handy when you...I think external editors come in handy when you're self publishing, but if you're trying to go for the traditional route, I don't think it's a good idea, since the editor only does what an in-house editor does.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-68317860847627025592014-06-28T03:06:53.360-07:002014-06-28T03:06:53.360-07:00Glad to learn about the intriguing tidbits of publ...Glad to learn about the intriguing tidbits of publishing!Chirasree Banerjeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11009171224620189555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-85957006215668904582014-06-27T09:42:45.320-07:002014-06-27T09:42:45.320-07:00Hi friends, I agree that an external editor can ge...Hi friends, I agree that an external editor can get our manuscript into the best possible shape, thus increasing its chances of acceptance. I just hope that the external editor is on the same page as us where our story is concerned.<br /><br />Hope you all have a nice weekend!Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-15953127441354285832014-06-27T08:58:08.286-07:002014-06-27T08:58:08.286-07:00I would think having an extra set of eyes on your ...I would think having an extra set of eyes on your work would be beneficial. You would just have to be careful that the external editor, the writer, and the internal editor are not on completely different pages or it would be a really frustrating experience. <br /><br />Enjoy your weekend Rachna. Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-24151857690301640122014-06-27T08:20:28.430-07:002014-06-27T08:20:28.430-07:00In my seminars, I always tell writers that they ar...In my seminars, I always tell writers that they are better off hiring an editor before they submit. Yes, a publisher will have their own editors go over it, but when it comes in professionally edited and polished, it's more likely to be accepted.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-9657041580307342122014-06-27T06:33:39.736-07:002014-06-27T06:33:39.736-07:00Professional editors work best after you've po...Professional editors work best after you've polished your manuscript enough to have it accepted somewhere that hires their own editors.Patrick Stahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690555802232025818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-75334724643415020742014-06-27T03:39:43.710-07:002014-06-27T03:39:43.710-07:00I've never paid, although I rely on several te...I've never paid, although I rely on several test readers and critique partners to help edit. I'd heard others say they paid for editing, and if it polishes the work and makes it more likely to be accepted, I'd say that was a good thing.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-20327580421665225002014-06-27T02:55:27.837-07:002014-06-27T02:55:27.837-07:00I don't know, I employed an external editor, b...I don't know, I employed an external editor, but my book was edited only once as it was self-published by me.<br /><br />Destination InfinityDestination Infinityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17888747736092948085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6083612851716281896.post-78096058794581694182014-06-27T00:17:14.252-07:002014-06-27T00:17:14.252-07:00External editors would continue to have their say ...External editors would continue to have their say in the traditional publication world, is what I feel, Rachna!Rahul Bhatiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690287853990880735noreply@blogger.com