This is a GREAT post. And when you say "I baulked at the work involved in answering her questions fully, because it was so overwhelming" — I know exactly what you mean! But you've done it brilliantly and comprehensively. I'll be referring my subscribers and community and private groups to it (this one first, then your second, even more overwhelming followup). Vital information for anyone who's just starting out as an author (or published but floundering). Thanks so much for writing it!
A good set of guidelines to follow, even if you do contract an editor. Money is more wisely spent after the easy things are fixed. Things friends, family, and other writer-readers are likely to catch.
This is a GREAT post. And when you say "I baulked at the work involved in answering her questions fully, because it was so overwhelming" — I know exactly what you mean! But you've done it brilliantly and comprehensively. I'll be referring my subscribers and community and private groups to it (this one first, then your second, even more overwhelming followup). Vital information for anyone who's just starting out as an author (or published but floundering). Thanks so much for writing it!
And thank you for calling it to my attention
A good set of guidelines to follow, even if you do contract an editor. Money is more wisely spent after the easy things are fixed. Things friends, family, and other writer-readers are likely to catch.