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Self Published Author | Why Professional Editing is the Best Investment

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If you're thinking about self publishing your work, I can say from personal experience that professional editing is an absolute must. My manuscript was recently edited, and I'm in shock at the amount of work still needed to maximize it's potential. Don't get me wrong. I'm not complaining. It was the best investment I ever made--in both the story and in myself as a writer. But let me tell you--its amazing how blind you (the writer) can be to everything wrong with your story.  Does this sound familiar to you? You write a first draft. You write a second draft. You write a third draft. It goes through Beta Reading. You incorporate suggestions/feedback. You self-edit your work to the best of your ability. You think, "Finally! I'm done! Now I just need a professional editor and I can publish my work." Your work is professionally edited.  And guess what? It needs more work. A. Lot. More. If you're new to the indie scene, this pr