Editor for Self-Help/Personal Finance |
Author: Pete Smith (---.dsl.bcvloh.sbcglobal.net)
Date: 07-01-08 18:03
I have been working on a book for over a year now. I am almost ready to have it edited by someone. Yet, because my book looks at personal finance from a spiritual/personal growth perspective (reasons behind shame and guilt with personal finances along with how to do a budget), I have had a hard time finding someone who would bring enough knowledge of both sides of the issues to help with the editing process.
Does anyone have any recommendations?
I know that some would recommend just having friends give it a once over. Yet, I am in a position where I have contacts to some larger publishing houses and well-known literary agents. Thus, I want to put my best foot forward to ensure success. And, with my writing is average (nothing spectacular), I rather have a professional do a once over to make is shine than risk embarrassing my friend who would do the introductions.
A few people have given it a spot check and there may be some reorganization or delivery issues that need to be worked out. I took some suggestions and reorganized the book, yet it needs to be reviewed again. Thus, it is more than a copy edit (which one of the editors I contacted did but wouldn't touch anything else).
Any suggestions would help me.
Thank you.
Pete
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Re: Editor for Self-Help/Personal Finance |
Author: Frank Baron (---.cpe.net.cable.roger)
Date: 07-02-08 10:17
You're bound to hear differing opinions on this. Mine is that you're probably fussing over nothing. It's obvious you can write cogently. That puts yours in the upper 10% of submissions. If your jewel needs a little extra polishing, the editor assigned to you by the publisher (gratis, of course) will help you buff.
Good luck.
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