YOUR EDITOR WILL NOT SAY:
“Wow, I found nothing wrong with your manuscript. First time ever in the history of editing. Congratulations.”
“This book has changed my life. Here, let me pay you.”
“This is Pulitzer material for sure. My eyes are blessed to have seen it.”
“Get a financial planner to help with that huge advance coming to you.”
YOUR EDITOR MIGHT SAY:
“Well, that was interesting.”
“Typical for a new author.”
YOUR EDITOR WILL SAY:
“That’ll be $$$$, including your [hefty] deposit.”
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How many writers does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
Answer: Three
One to sharpen all the pencils in the house.
One to make more coffee.
One to call a friend to chat.
One to complain there’s never enough time to do write.
Wait, that’s more than three.
And why I need an editor.
How many editors does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
Answer: Only one
But first he/she has to rewire the entire building.