Reply #9: I do wonder how many authors can police themselves

[MorningGlow]

How many SP authors know how to format, plus know proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation...not to mention realize when they're writing crap and rewrite it and/or edit it to be a better story?

When SP authors say they're writing "for themselves", that can veer dangerously into vanity territory, making for more dreck. I'm not saying the editors at publishing houses always make good choices when it comes to editing authors' work, but having "other eyes" check a MS helps a lot.

I'm also a little alarmed that the SP author at the link in the OP said she's writing what her fans want. Yikes, plot by committee--there's a sign of the apocalypse!
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