"I would think, with the prejudice that self-publishing experiences, that someone contemplating that route would do EVERYTHING, going above and beyond what is even necessary, to prove people wrong and produce a perfect, polished piece of work. But they’re not."I couldn't agree more and probably err on the side of over-caution for fear of putting out something that looks amateurish.
Angela also offers a few tips on what to keep in mind before pushing the "publish" button. Check out the full post on her blog.
Personally, I'm a big fan of beta-readers (asking writerly/well-read types whose work I respect to take a look and gives notes - which I'm then smart and humble enough to follow). Even with all their help, I still recognize the importance of hiring someone who has the sole responsibility of catching all the dumb mistakes that I know still exist in my manuscript (even after some 10+ self-edits). That's why my first-to-be-self-published manuscript is currently with a professional editing/proofreading service.
Got any tips of your own? What kind of things do you try to take care of before putting your manuscript out there on the open market?
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