[stylist] editing for trade?

[Donna Hill]

Hi Julie,
Have you considered posting a chapter or two to this list for our feedback?
You would get an idea of how to figure out and fix your general weaknesses
that you could apply to the rest of the book. The editing services are very
pricy because it's a very involved, tedeous and time-consuming  process. In
the past for instance, when I have commented on stories posted to this list,
I have often spent a couple of hours just for a short story. 

I'm done with the editing process for my book, so I'm not in need of a
trade.  I will tell you that the people who read and critiqued my novel all
brought something different to the table in terms of suggestions and
observations. Have you asked around locally for help from a local writing
group or folks who work at local newspapers?

For me, the editing process was a major learning process. One thing that I
have a problem with is word usage and spelling especially
homophones/homonyms. After learning that I had flubbed it several times, I
started reading the book and looking for words that could mean something
else other than what I meant. I then Googled them to see what my spelling
meant. I'm talking about stuff like bazaar and bizarre; discreet and
discrete or grisly and grizzly. 
Donna

-----Original Message-----
From: stylist [mailto:stylist-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J.
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 8:59 AM
To: Writer's Division Mailing List
Subject: [stylist] editing for trade?

Hello all!

I have just recently finished a polished draft of my first book.  I have
edited it as much as I can myself.  I am now ready for the next step in the
editing process.  I have a couple of beta readers in process.  I would very
much appreciate someone to help with more advanced editing.

I'm looking for help with the overall flow of the book.  Does the time line
make sense?  Is it understandable?  What do I need to explain further?  What
questions did I leave unanswered?  and that sort of thing.

I am also interested in suggestions on grammar, sentence structure, word
choice etc.  I have tried to go through each sentence with a fine tooth comb
to fix these sorts of issues, but I know that this is a weakness for me.

I have looked at professional editing services and Wow are they pricey.  
I simply am not willing to invest that kind of money into my first book.
Perhaps if this one does well, I can use some of the money I earn to
reinvest in a second book.  However at the moment I need to look at no cost
options.

I am writing to you lovely people in hopes that someone or a couple of
someones would be willing to exchange editing with me.  The current version
of my book is around 35,000 words.  I'm wanting a decent time investment and
brutally honest feedback.  I will offer the same to you in return. The book
is what I'd call narrative nonfiction or perhaps memoir.  In return I'm
comfortable with reviewing most anything excepting romance and poetry.

Anyone interested?
TIA
Julie

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