New Author - learning from mistakes
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New Author - learning from mistakes
So, have other authors here used the onlinebookclub editing service? If so, how did it work out? Was the price fair, and the end result satisfactory? I know I am approaching this rather backwards now, but I want to fix my first attempt at writing and publishing and give it a proper try.
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It is easy to make a lot of mistakes. I did things similar to you and gradually worked my way up to spending more time making the product perfect, and in general it has worked out for me. The thing is, becoming an author means a lot of trial and error, and don't be afraid to make mistakes. Just be willing to learn.AetherPirate wrote:I bought Scott's book about book promotion today, and found it painfully helpful. Painful, because as a new author I was very eager to get my book out there and published. As a result, I rushed through the editing phase like a kid racing through dinner so he can have dessert. As I started reading my work on a kindle, I was horrified to see glaring errors and omissions, such as a missing word in my very first sentence. I quickly fixed many issues and uploaded a new version. I fear I missed other things. Its embarrassing, and I'm feeling quite foolish.
So, have other authors here used the onlinebookclub editing service? If so, how did it work out? Was the price fair, and the end result satisfactory? I know I am approaching this rather backwards now, but I want to fix my first attempt at writing and publishing and give it a proper try.
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Even after having it professionally (a favour) proof read, I still found errors. One million hours, one thousand headaches and a reduced hair flow later, that's it!
Of course, I have a further seven titles I'm working on, but that's just the pill of the pull pushing me on...
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