Anne in CA Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I have my second novel in a series completed. DH is a great guy and he loves to help edit, but he is SLOW. Mostly because he does a chapter at a time. This morning I was looking at a big pile of quilts that I made that decorated my sandwich shop when I had it. None of them have ever had more use than being on a wall. I made all the quilts myself and they are quality modern fabric that are bright and cheerful. Some are doll size and some are crib size and one is a little bigger than twin. I would happily trade someone a quilt of their choice for editing this novel. It is about 60K words. It is a pirate novel and I was hoping to publish all three by the time Pirates of the Caribbean comes out. That time is getting extremely short. I would rather dh focused on getting covers done and getting a MailChimp account set up. The editor I used for my last book was wonderful but she has a waiting list, so even if I could afford the 500 (which I can't we have had two big unexpected expenses and dd is at the end of the school year and needing money for EVERYTHING) she probably couldn't get it done in the next couple of weeks. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I'll give it a go if you like. I've edited lots of fiction in writing communities online, and wrote for our newspaper for 10 years. Feel free to send me a PM if you still need someone. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Another thing you can try... My dil is a published author, and when she was working on her first book, she found a site online where you exchange novels with another author, and edit each other's. She ended up using that resource many times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 Thanks! I PM'd you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 Another thing you can try... My dil is a published author, and when she was working on her first book, she found a site online where you exchange novels with another author, and edit each other's. She ended up using that resource many times. Do you know the name of the site? I think I have this one covered, but it would be good for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Yes, though I don't have time. There is a website or online software called Hemmingway that can help a lot, I don't think it's very expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Do you know the name of the site? I think I have this one covered, but it would be good for the future. No, but I can find out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Are you looking for grammar and sentence structure edits and/or content advice( aka flow, logic, convincing sequence, etc)? I think this is a great idea! -Rebecca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanabug Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 I'm an editor. I've worked for Serenade Books, a boutique publisher of Christian romance books. I've also worked for independent authors and I'm currently the editor for www.creatingagreatday.com. I'd be happy to take a look for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 Thank you, Lana and Rebecca, I think I have this one covered. Mostly I am looking for mistakes that were made when I type too quickly, lol, although grammar and sentence structure could always use a look. This series of books is my first that I'm doing for a Write to Market attempt. My other two self published books were muck more detailed, much longer and had many beta readers and expensive editing. I don't have the time or money for the editor I used last time who was really good. Both of my other books had a hard time with different Kindle snafus that hopefully are not an issue. I will put these books in Select, and if they don't do anything, I will probably clean them up and go wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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