Activity for aaa
| Type | On... | Excerpt | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edit | Post #6636 | Initial revision | — | over 4 years ago |
| Edit | Post #5736 | Initial revision | — | over 4 years ago |
| Question | — |
How many errors should I expect from a proofreader? I hired a proofreader (typos, commonly confused words, minor grammar issues etc) to look at my work, which I plan to self publish. She found most typos, but from a 66,000 word novel, missed about 10. Things like using 'its' instead of 'it's', 'you' for 'your' etc. I found these on my own last read. ... (more) |
— | over 11 years ago |
| Question | — |
Are online critique groups a good substitute for editors? I'm thinking of self publishing. Now what all the blogs tell me I have to do is hire a professional editor, who will see any plot / character holes, other story problems etc. (For the moment, I'm not talking about copy editors). Problem is the good editors can charge hundreds of dollars, something I... (more) |
— | about 12 years ago |