tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753047208077056954.post3845903147731450109..comments2023-11-09T07:09:33.891-08:00Comments on Utah Children's Writers: Agent, Editor, or Self PublishSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10166492055392141231noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753047208077056954.post-59687238549123816992013-03-26T20:36:45.884-07:002013-03-26T20:36:45.884-07:00I know somebody who self-pubbed because he didn...I know somebody who self-pubbed because he didn't want an editor to touch his words. Mistake.<br />Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07450784902644202694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753047208077056954.post-51296978208570268432013-03-26T07:23:29.545-07:002013-03-26T07:23:29.545-07:00Thanks Celesta! And thanks for this thoughtful com...Thanks Celesta! And thanks for this thoughtful comment. <br /><br />A guy in my neighborhood self published a story. He decided to spend lots of money on a great cover and none on editing. The book was so riddled with horrible editing problems that hardly anyone could read it. After lots of negative feedback on Amazon, he spent about a hefty chunk on a good editing job and now the book is so much better!Julie Daineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350205936357263571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8753047208077056954.post-17439839216961526812013-03-25T08:57:42.433-07:002013-03-25T08:57:42.433-07:00Well done, Julie. I get this question all the time...Well done, Julie. I get this question all the time about editors, agents, and self-publishing, from writers and non-writers alike. Non-writer friends, in particular, ask why we don't all just self-publish and avoid the gatekeepers altogether. Different paths work for different writers, depending upon their goals and the nature of their project. I'm glad you stressed the importance of getting an editor's eye on the work, regardless of the publication path. I've read several self-published works that have potential in both the concept and the writing, but I couldn't read past a few pages because they needed significant editing.<br /><br />Also, I thought you gave a great presentation in the Library Author Series last week. Thanks again for the tips on presenting the writing life to a sixth grade class!Celestahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08445617947839984701noreply@blogger.com