Now that I have a number of short stories completed, I find myself now an editor. More so then if I were to send the stories to magazines for consideration.
As a self publisher you need to be the final gate before the press. It is recommended by many on the web that I should hire a professional editor.
I agree. But I can’t afford an editor. To pay what I can pay for… well lets say I’ll get what I payed for. Not worth the money wasted.
So I decided I must do this myself. I am going to post each story on a critique site. I think this is the best bet for a first reader. With the help from the site and my own skills in the English language, I am sure I can get something that looks professional. If not I’ll hear about it in reviews I’m sure.
As I build my business and career as a writer and I know I can earn out the money spent on an editor… well then I’ll hire one.
But not now.
Instead I’m going to spend my money on a professional book cover using 99designs.com I have heard much about the site and checked it out for myself. So far I’m impressed.
One tool of editing I’m going to include is a style sheet. I want to get good at the style sheet. It will keep my stories congruent.
So currently I am editing a number of short stories that will be part of a science fiction/fantasy anthology. My first book. Each story will be released as singles as well. The covers for the singles will be done by me, or bought cheap from a designer. The main anthology will have the large purchase cover. $300 if I go with the smallest package 99designs offers.
Thats where I am at.
I also want to note that I’m sorry if the site was down. I just tried to get on today to discover it blank. One of the plugins was giving me trouble. But as you can see the site is back up now.
Cheer’s all.