trying to get published!! editing advice??

Question

hi, im only 15, and written nearly 10 books. 4 i have started on, and 6 i have completed. now, im trying to read over my novels, and i was wondering, how do you think would be the easier way to edit a book with 200+ pgs? on your own, or with a professional??

Answer 1

There's a very good book called Self-Editing for Fiction Writers. It's helped me to publish stories.

Answer 2

Hi Kaye Birdy.
Well, I think what you have is six completed first drafts. An uncompleted draft doesn't count.
At this point, you need to be introduced to the revision process. Once you complete the first draft, go back through the work and see where it hangs together, where it needs improvement, where the characters need strengthening, where the plot needs to move more quickly. Writing doesn't go from first draft to editing to publish. There are a number of steps in between, and revision and rewriting are the most important of these. After you have reworked the drafts, and made each one as good as you possibly can, then you are ready to look for an editor. I would suggest you not try to edit it yourself, as this calls for experience and knowledge that you do not yet have. A good publisher has editors on staff, who will work with the author.
Your job right now is to begin work on those first drafts, and bring them up to submission standard.
Good luck to you!

Answer 3

Edit your manuscript by yourself first, then seek a professional editor. English majors and school teachers are an excellent source. They also appreciate some extra cash coming their way.

I am curious at the grammar and punctuation you might use in your stories because of the way you formatted your question. It does not appear to be formed by a writer.