Speaking to my fellow author, Delia Goldadler Joison, Argentinean writer with seventeen books published on Amazon, the edition of our books, came up. Since we are auto published authors, edition is part of our job too.
The risk of “over edition” however, shows up when we are editing. We want
our books to be perfect. Of course. But if we are not careful in the process of
auto-edition, could end somehow “mutilating” the creativity, the author voice.
So, don´t worry about how immaculate and perfect your prose can be. I
mean, of course the typos and the grammar errors must be corrected. Beyond
that, my opinion is that our books, once finished, have some kind of “life”.
If you come back to one of your books, years later, a new edition
process can be initiated. But your perspective now would be undoubtedly different.
That’s why a new version of your book is the most probable result.
I told Delia about a perspective that a singer shared with me several
years ago. Between millions of singers, where the ninety percent have the main requirement:
a good voice that allows them to be in the final round on a talent contest,
only a few highlight. My friend said that “a good voice” was an important
requirement. But having a unique style was essential. A highlighted voice,
stood out in the crowd.
Clearly, the example can be applied to the book publishing world. Famous
authors always had stood out by a unique style. And it’s possible to recognize
this “trademark” in each book they publish.
Between million of voices, your “author voice” will be remarkable if
your style is not “mutilated” in the auto-edition process. Don´t worry. Only
has to follow your instinct. It is the most powerful signal.
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