About
Editing Services and Book Doctor Scams
Unfortunately, this is a
scam that sponges off of legitimate
professionals. There are several reputable
free-lance editors who will help you polish a
manuscript. However, there are countless more
who work with unscrupulous agents.
The majority of legitimate free-lance editors
have once worked for a major publisher and can
supply you with creditable references. In
addition, be wary of any upfront fees.
It is also wise to query
the standard rate for editing. Editing fees can
vary from 3 to 5 dollars per page or according
to the Professional Writers in Canada
guidelines, editing varies according to the
project, ranging from $50 to $100 per
hour. Their website is: writers.ca the important
fact is to ask around and do your research
before you agree to any contract.
About Agent Scams
Because an increasing number of
publishers will not accept any material that is
not submitted by an agent, and many reputable
agents are only taking on authors who already
have a good publishing record.
About Referral-Scams
The agent loved my story and I was going to be
the next Stephen King! However, my story needed
to be "polished", she then referred me to an
editing service (aka book doctors).
Publisher Scams
This possibly the most popular scam, where
countless desperate writers respond to an ad
proclaiming "New Publishing House, or Wanted
manuscripts, Become an Instant
Published Writer, etc.
About Contest Scams
This scam has been around since I was a child,
in other word a very long time. In this scam,
unscrupulous publishers have contest where the
winner receives either a cash prize or
publication.
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