I also sent five pages to my professional editor last week and she loved it and wanted to read more! I am stoked! It really feels good when someone who doesn't even know me likes my book, they aren't saying it because the love you, like your mother or daughter...well you get my drift. So, things are moving along.

I think that's a pretty good deal. I have been quoted as much as 2500.00, which I think is ridiculous! No wonder so many self-published authors don't pay to get professionally edited before launching. I did, however, find quite a few reasonable editors through LinkedIn. Just food for thought for those of my writing followers. I think if you do your homework and really want your book to be the best, you can find deals.

I will be having a wonderful guest next Monday. Her name is Shah Husain and she writes about ancient beliefs and stories from the old worlds. She lives in British Columbia and I look really forward to having her as a guest. I also will be having Michael Hicks, although no date is set yet. He writes sci-fi and I have read two of his books and plan to read more. I have to know how the stories turn out. I will let you know when he will be on here. Again, I hope that all of you make them feel welcome and drop them a line. I'm sure it will make them feel good too!
Well, until Thursday, I hope all of you have a wonderful week. I will be writing and now my yoga and walking, (I gotta get in shape!) and of course, the daily home duties.
Love, Lisa
Lisa,
ReplyDeleteIt is definitely all about attitude. I love all the quotes you paste on your blog.
That's a good thing to find an editor for FREE. I'm very happy for you there. I do some editing on the side, reasonable, but not free. My freelance is the only support I have. I can see why a lot of writers don't even bother editing because they can't afford it.
I also agree with you on the social media. You have to stay away from those places or you won't get any writing done at all. Just daily life alone keeps you very busy sometimes.
Good luck with your book.
Sunni
Thanks Sunni for commenting, I appreciate your thoughts! Also, thanks for joining my blog! I see we are on the same page lol!
DeleteI'm so happy that you are getting in on that deal. I know it was the goal and you are making it happen.
DeleteI was recently followed by a couple of editors in the UK (I know this because I have to keep track of the exchange rate now that Cassidy is in the UK) that are as reasonable, so they are out there. I also think that Janet is planning to offer those services again once she gets settled. I'm looking at another one here and I have some connections in the RMFW that will be reasonable as well. Thanks for the LinkedIn tip too. :)
I think your novella is going to be fabulous and readers of your series will love the backstory that goes along with it.
Robin
Thanks Robin for your comment and thanks for your support! We will talk tomorrow, but I do have a few changes I will be doing during the trip part. I think it will be good, but i will run it by you and Janet first and see what you think.
DeleteHard to beat free editing. Sounds like you are making progress. Good for you!
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Thanks Arlee! I love my cheerleaders! I need you more than you know!
DeleteI understand how you feel. It feels exhilarating to almost have a manuscript completed. Please keep us posted as to when your book actually published. Keep up the good work. Your words give a sense of encouragement - it can be done!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ireca, and I will let everyone know, I'm sure! I'm glad my words keep you wanting to write. Don't ever give up!
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