Wednesday, 28 May 2014

Copy editors

I posted a blog a couple a days ago about 'Architect,' my first novel on amazon, concerning it being in the process of having copy edited services undertaken. Well the time scale I gave was completely inaccurate! Four to five weeks is normal for the average book to be copy edited. So 'Architect,' will not be seeing the light of day for a little while longer. I have to say that my eyes have been opened widely, over the process of my book being independently edited. Writing which I enjoy greatly, is fundamentally only a small part of the process of being published. I always perceived putting pen to digital paper, to be the bulk of the exercise. What I have come to understand is that the fine tuning, is where any potential, in any manuscript will come to light. The cost to having the work undertaken, has also come as a complete shocker! Four hundred to two thousand pounds. Depending on the length of the work and what needs to be done. From proof reading to full on copy editing, are reasonable prices quoted. Also, the reputation and quality of work done by the individual, or company, needs to be scrutinized to insure that you are not throwing away good money. All in all, the sourcing of a good copy editor, has been one of the most stressful parts on my journey, of writing and self publishing. I would like to hear from both writers and copy editors, proof readers or anyone who uses their talents to fine tune manuscripts. How has your experiences been of receiving, or supply the services I have written about in this blog, positive or negative!
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  1. Benni28 May 2014 at 08:34

    My husband (the author) and I are still new to the scene, but we've found that this blog has been supremely helpful for indie authors: http://jakonrath.blogspot.com/. Konrath's copyeditor charges US$1.50 per 12-point font, double-spaced page. It is our experience that no one person can catch every single mistake, however, so it's helpful to read up on that yourself and do some self-editing. In any case, I'm excited to hear that you'll be coming out with a copyedited version--look forward to reading that!

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    1. Steven Stennett30 May 2014 at 00:22

      Thanks for the referral for copy editing, hopefully the re-edited version of Architect will allow the book meet its potential, if not maybe it will be back to the drawing board!
      Three weeks and counting.

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  2. Steven Stennett30 May 2014 at 00:21

    Thanks for the referral for copy editing, hopefully the re-edited version of Architect will allow the book meet its potential, if not maybe it will be back to the drawing board!
    Three weeks and counting.

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  3. Steven Stennett5 August 2014 at 10:27

    It’s done, it has been copy edited to death. I am glad it is all over, no matter happens now, I am glad to have some kind of closer.

    I have blogged to this fact today, and posted another link to your site.

    The new version of Architect now needs to be re-downloaded, but you have to make sure that your Automatic book updates have been enabled on your Kindle to receive the new copy.

    I have posted instructions of how to do this on my blog site.

    Regardless of what happens now I would just like to thank you for your patience and consideration.

    I am still pondering your kind offer of a new book cover; I just need to see how things go.

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