I’ve written a book, but the cost of having it edited seems like a lot. Is it really necessary?
Well, you don’t have to have your manuscript edited, but it could certainly move you up a few notches when you try to get the attention of a literary agent. In today’s desktop publishing world, a greater percentage of manuscripts are being sent to agents that should have stayed on someone’s desktop. So, you can certainly understand why a well-edited manuscript might rise to the top of the pile! Usually, an agent/editor can spot one within the first few pages.
