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Originally Posted by areader  Once a book is accepted, then how much does the writer take on as part of the editing process? |
It totally depends on the individual. Nowadays, I don't do too much editing, simply because - I hope!!!! - I'm experienced enough to be getting it right first time, for the most part. There are just a few little tweaks. But it's really important to have a good editor (these are gold dust, there are so few good ones) and to listen to them, even if in the end you disagree with their criticisms. They have that detachment from the book that is vital for a dispassionate view. Ideally, they'll pick up on points that have nagged at you subconsciously, so that you know immediately they're right.