on Christian Editing Services:
Why do authors need to know how to revise and self-edit?
Doesn’t the publisher edit?
Yes, they do. At least, the good ones do. (I’d steer clear of any publisher that doesn’t edit … or charges you for editing. But that’s another conversation).
If the publisher is going to edit your manuscript, why do you need to edit it first?
It’s a cliché, but you only get one chance to make a first impression. You need to make it count—which means presenting the agent or publisher with the best possible manuscript. Don’t destroy your chances by submitting something that’s less than your best.
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