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Topic: Novel editor needed...questions
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| holger | Posted – 6/23/2008 2:09:53 PM | show profile | email poster Rookie novelist wannabe looking for some advice re finding an editor. I've finished writing and need someone to edit my work before I self-publish. What's the best way to find a fiction editor (I'd prefer a person local to me in SF)? What should I expect to pay? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. |
| Village Gal | Posted – 6/23/2008 2:33:45 PM | show profile first, why would you self publish? How many pages is your novel? Has it already been workshopped and rewritten? Are you seeking a line edit or overall structural critique or both? For someone good, expect to pay $1000 for about 200-250 pages. Try to get a recommendation from a fellow writer in your area.. |
| pencilandpaint | Posted – 6/24/2008 6:33:01 PM | show profile | email poster Hi, I saw your post looking for an editor and I would love to find out more about your book. My experience is in young adult fiction editing, but whether the intended audience is a 17-year-old or a 60-year-old, it's strong narrative, authentic characters, and an engaging writing voice that make great novels, in my opinion. I also agree with the previous post that self-publishing isn't always the best option, as it can be expensive and makes it difficult to find a distributer to get your book into retailers. If you work to get the manuscript in really great shape, you might want to send it directly to literary agents who can place it with a publishing house and do the legwork for you (and then you'll be paid for the work you've done!) If you're interested in discussing more details about your project and what you're looking for in an editor, you can reach me off the board by clicking on the "email poster" link above. Best of luck! |
| holger | Posted – 6/25/2008 2:32:05 PM | show profile | email poster Thanks to all that have responded and emailed me. I need to go with someone local (Bay Area), since this is all new to me. It's a comfort thing... Re self-publishing, my business plan is (I think) unconventional. It'll make more sense and I can further elaborate in a few months when the book is in print. Keep the advice coming, it's much appreciated. |
| zamboro | Posted – 7/1/2008 1:01:21 AM | show profile Novel editor I just finished working with a GREAT editor, who worked for a couple small editing companies and now does freelance full time. Her rates were very reasonable and her skills are second to none. Also, she's in the Bay area: writingandediting@gmail.com |
| dianefaulkner | Posted – 7/1/2008 4:17:16 PM | show profile | email poster What to pay an editor The easiest way to find out what you should be paying is to check out the Writers' Digest at your nearest book store. There is a compensation section in the front of the book that has the different types of editing indexed for you and charted out in price ranges. If you live in an expensive part of the country, expect to pay a little more than average, but make certain you take into consideration the editor's experience (ask for a resume or detail of works edited) and skill (send a one-page piece by Skype or something similar so you can determine both speed and accuracy). The slower the response, the less you offer; and if the end copy isn't to your standard, natch, you don't offer at all. ------ Diane Faulkner, ACC, SPHR, CETS DianeFaulkner@AvantGuild.com Ghostwriter, Freelance Editor/PhotoJournalist Radio Host, WJCT-RRS, A National Public Radio affiliate Jacksonville, Florida USA Member National Writers' Union Mystery Writers of America American Copy Editors' Society National Professional Photographers' Assn. American Society of Media Photographers |
| holger | Posted – 7/20/2008 6:35:14 PM | show profile | email poster Update: I've started working with someone local who's extremely experienced. He's very pricey, but worth it for a rookie like me. He's assisted me on many levels and increased the quality of my work. It's money well spent. Thanks for all the help & suggestions. |
