Is it typical for publishers to charge you to edit your work |
Author: Maureen LoBue (---.dsl.sndg02.sbcglobal.net)
Date: 07-08-08 18:25
I am in the process of the agent/publisher search. One publisher has done an initial review of the book and requested that I now get it professionally edited as the next step. They offered to connect me with editors they are in partnership with for a cost of $2/word. Is this typical? I was under the impression that part of the role of a publisher was to provide editing.
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Re: Is it typical for publishers to charge you to edit your work |
Author: Sail Away (---.tampfl.dsl-w.verizon.net)
Date: 07-08-08 18:37
It is NOT typical. I doubt they've ever read your work. Don't sign anything and RUN AWAY. Sounds like Robert Fletcher's at it again.
-SA
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Re: Is it typical for publishers to charge you to edit your work |
Author: L C (---.proxy.aol.com)
Date: 07-08-08 21:45
No, it's not typical. Sounds like a front for an editing service.
What books in stores does this publisher have?
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Re: Is it typical for publishers to charge you to edit your work |
Author: Frank Baron (---.cpe.net.cable.roger)
Date: 07-08-08 21:55
Run away.
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Re: Is it typical for publishers to charge you to edit your work |
Author: Smiling Curmudgeon (---.tukw.qwest.net)
Date: 07-08-08 21:57
Echoing the others, in case you're still not convinced.
Cur
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Re: Is it typical for publishers to charge you to edit your work |
Author: jayce (---.mob.bellsouth.net)
Date: 07-08-08 23:00
It appears that you've already published something through BookSurge. Is this the same work you're seeking to place with a commercial publisher? If so, your chances of success there are pretty much nil, no matter what you might pay a so-called agent or editor.
Sorry to bear bad tidings. Good luck to you.
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Re: Is it typical for publishers to charge you to edit your work |
Author: nancy drew (---.abhsia.telus.net)
Date: 07-09-08 01:08
Two dollars a word!?!
Ay caramba!
Listen to these guys. They give good advice.
(Two dollars a word!!!)
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Re: Is it typical for publishers to charge you to edit your work |
Author: Gravity Fades (---.cinci.res.rr.com)
Date: 07-09-08 07:21
As the old joke goes, it's nice work if you can get it.
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Re: Is it typical for publishers to charge you to edit your work |
Author: d. Leroy (---.hfc.comcastbusiness.net)
Date: 07-09-08 09:31
Geez Nancy, two bucks a word ain't bad, especially at the discounted rate that the publisher can get due to the 'partnership'. Depending on the length of this book, that's probably less than a thousand dollars - not bad, really.
Professional editing is expensive, Maureen. It has also become more of an independent function. But if your publisher says they're going to 'hook you up' with a editor for a discounted price, you're most likely about to get screwed, royally.
Take heed, you've received good advice here... I'd walk away from this one, if I were you.
Good luck,
d.
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Re: Is it typical for publishers to charge you to edit your work |
Author: A.L. Sirois (155.91.28.---)
Date: 07-09-08 10:04
Rip-off. Run away.
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