A Simple Question

 I below to a lot (read +15) author/publishing chat groups on linkedin.  In the spring I posed a question on independent authors experience with create space, lulu or other sites.  I was pleased to receive responses for three weeks and a number of very detailed responses.  Due to my less than scientific survey and my own review I’ve decided to use the create space services available through Amazon.

I am now in the market for copywriting services. With my previous success I decided to query 10 of my linkedin chat groups with the question – what are you paying either per work or per page for copy editing services?  This time the responses varied.  I received four offers, with a fee quote for each.  The best response provided a website, www.the-efa.org for the Editorial Freelances Association.  I wasn’t aware such an organization existed.  All writers who need factual information on the type and professional fees charged for a variety of editorial services should visit this site.

I plan on using this site to determine if the fees proposed are current, fair and represent professional work.  For me, having an editor belong to this organization will be critical.  Once again, experience has proven that there are a myriad of ways for independent authors to network, share information, and be supportive in our “Brave New World of Publishing” (sorry Aldous).