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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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| 1,669,242,557 | 1,669,236,014 | 19 | 2 |
As a person who did exactly this, my advice is not to do it. As a high schooler, I didn't have the understanding of the craft/business to know what I was asking, and who I was asking it from. English teachers, while they obviously have a firm grasp of vocabulary and grammar, and they do edit essays all day long, they are not copy editors. I didn't realize how horribly I'd wasted my time (and probably hers) on that project until years later. Neither of us actually knew what the end product should have been. My work was no better for her help. I didn't learn anything valuable except to go to professionals when a professional is called for.
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If you do this, which you shouldn't for the reasons other people listed, I really hope your book is squeaky clean/pg content. Otherwise you're just going to risk getting everyone involved in trouble. Asking your teacher to edit for you is just unprofessional and probably proves you need more time before you're ready to publish.
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixizett
| 1,669,231,616 | 1,669,234,220 | 16 | 17 |
Have some pride in upholding the standards of our craft, and don’t self-publish until you can afford to pay for a quality editor. Doing otherwise is just dragging the entire industry down
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Personally, I'm humiliated by every breath I took as a teen. The book is awesome but I'd recommend getting some feedback from people who don't know you first.
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z2xhid
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixis0ow
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ixist8z
| 1,669,231,295 | 1,669,231,616 | 9 | 16 |
I would say that is too much to ask someone to do for free. But you can ask.
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Have some pride in upholding the standards of our craft, and don’t self-publish until you can afford to pay for a quality editor. Doing otherwise is just dragging the entire industry down
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixirzmy
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ixist8z
| 1,669,231,283 | 1,669,231,616 | 3 | 16 |
It’s not a bad idea to ask a teacher for help - the worst they can do is decline. (Other posters made good points, though: prepare for them to decline and also make sure you word it in a way where it comes across that you really value their time and feedback and take whatever you can get.) But … I’d suggest this first: make sure you already did several rounds of edits yourself. Make this baby shine. Have some beta readers read and comment and work in that feedback. Have you let it sit for a bit and then come back? If you want to persuade a teacher to help with editing, it will help if they see potential and see that you’ve done lots of work yourself already. From your post it’s unclear if this is a first draft or something you’ve worked on extensively? Which is it? Anyways. Kudos for writing and finishing a manuscript! That’s really awesome.
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Have some pride in upholding the standards of our craft, and don’t self-publish until you can afford to pay for a quality editor. Doing otherwise is just dragging the entire industry down
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixis0ow
| 1,669,234,220 | 1,669,231,295 | 17 | 9 |
Personally, I'm humiliated by every breath I took as a teen. The book is awesome but I'd recommend getting some feedback from people who don't know you first.
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I would say that is too much to ask someone to do for free. But you can ask.
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z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixitfmj
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ixizett
| 1,669,231,865 | 1,669,234,220 | 6 | 17 |
I would say maybe ask for advice, but not for them to edit it. As someone who works at a school, I can tell you they probably have little free time as it is and might not want to take the time to edit your work, especially for free. Your best bet is to learn how to edit yourself or try using programs like ProWritingAid to help. It doesn't hurt to ask, but I wouldn't expect much and I'd probably feel bad making them edit something that I know will be a lot of work.
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Personally, I'm humiliated by every breath I took as a teen. The book is awesome but I'd recommend getting some feedback from people who don't know you first.
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z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixiv77q
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ixizett
| 1,669,232,558 | 1,669,234,220 | 5 | 17 |
Why publish yourself? I'm not saying not to just curious why you would choose that personally. Would you perhaps want just a couple of copies made at a vanity press instead?
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Personally, I'm humiliated by every breath I took as a teen. The book is awesome but I'd recommend getting some feedback from people who don't know you first.
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z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixivvis
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ixizett
| 1,669,232,824 | 1,669,234,220 | 3 | 17 |
You can give them a sample. See what they said and go from there. People are busy, editing is a lot of work, but there’re teachers who’ll be happy to help a student’s passion.
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Personally, I'm humiliated by every breath I took as a teen. The book is awesome but I'd recommend getting some feedback from people who don't know you first.
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z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixiz624
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ixizett
| 1,669,234,125 | 1,669,234,220 | 3 | 17 |
I would ask your teacher if they're open to reading the first chapter or two and letting you know if you're on the right track or making a few suggestions. I would not ask for a full edit unless they ask for more and are really eager to help.
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Personally, I'm humiliated by every breath I took as a teen. The book is awesome but I'd recommend getting some feedback from people who don't know you first.
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z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixirzmy
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ixizett
| 1,669,231,283 | 1,669,234,220 | 3 | 17 |
It’s not a bad idea to ask a teacher for help - the worst they can do is decline. (Other posters made good points, though: prepare for them to decline and also make sure you word it in a way where it comes across that you really value their time and feedback and take whatever you can get.) But … I’d suggest this first: make sure you already did several rounds of edits yourself. Make this baby shine. Have some beta readers read and comment and work in that feedback. Have you let it sit for a bit and then come back? If you want to persuade a teacher to help with editing, it will help if they see potential and see that you’ve done lots of work yourself already. From your post it’s unclear if this is a first draft or something you’ve worked on extensively? Which is it? Anyways. Kudos for writing and finishing a manuscript! That’s really awesome.
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Personally, I'm humiliated by every breath I took as a teen. The book is awesome but I'd recommend getting some feedback from people who don't know you first.
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writing_train
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixis0ow
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ixjvquh
| 1,669,231,295 | 1,669,248,056 | 9 | 14 |
I would say that is too much to ask someone to do for free. But you can ask.
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Yes. It's not their job to help you edit your own work, especially non-school work. They have a life outside of work. Unless, of course, you want to pay them like you would any other professional. (Source: am English teacher who gets asked by students to proofread their work constantly.)
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixjahlr
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ixjvquh
| 1,669,238,672 | 1,669,248,056 | 6 | 14 |
Mow a couple of lawns, get the money, and hire an editor. Given the several spelling and grammar mistakes just in your post, editing your book will be a decent project that your teacher does not have time for. They may be nice, underestimate the amount of work and say yes, (or feel pressured into saying yes) but come to resent you for the amount of work that comes with this kind of task. Yes, it’s a bad idea.
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Yes. It's not their job to help you edit your own work, especially non-school work. They have a life outside of work. Unless, of course, you want to pay them like you would any other professional. (Source: am English teacher who gets asked by students to proofread their work constantly.)
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z2xhid
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixjvquh
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ixitfmj
| 1,669,248,056 | 1,669,231,865 | 14 | 6 |
Yes. It's not their job to help you edit your own work, especially non-school work. They have a life outside of work. Unless, of course, you want to pay them like you would any other professional. (Source: am English teacher who gets asked by students to proofread their work constantly.)
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I would say maybe ask for advice, but not for them to edit it. As someone who works at a school, I can tell you they probably have little free time as it is and might not want to take the time to edit your work, especially for free. Your best bet is to learn how to edit yourself or try using programs like ProWritingAid to help. It doesn't hurt to ask, but I wouldn't expect much and I'd probably feel bad making them edit something that I know will be a lot of work.
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z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixjvquh
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ixiv77q
| 1,669,248,056 | 1,669,232,558 | 14 | 5 |
Yes. It's not their job to help you edit your own work, especially non-school work. They have a life outside of work. Unless, of course, you want to pay them like you would any other professional. (Source: am English teacher who gets asked by students to proofread their work constantly.)
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Why publish yourself? I'm not saying not to just curious why you would choose that personally. Would you perhaps want just a couple of copies made at a vanity press instead?
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z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixivvis
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ixjvquh
| 1,669,232,824 | 1,669,248,056 | 3 | 14 |
You can give them a sample. See what they said and go from there. People are busy, editing is a lot of work, but there’re teachers who’ll be happy to help a student’s passion.
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Yes. It's not their job to help you edit your own work, especially non-school work. They have a life outside of work. Unless, of course, you want to pay them like you would any other professional. (Source: am English teacher who gets asked by students to proofread their work constantly.)
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z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixjvquh
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ixiz624
| 1,669,248,056 | 1,669,234,125 | 14 | 3 |
Yes. It's not their job to help you edit your own work, especially non-school work. They have a life outside of work. Unless, of course, you want to pay them like you would any other professional. (Source: am English teacher who gets asked by students to proofread their work constantly.)
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I would ask your teacher if they're open to reading the first chapter or two and letting you know if you're on the right track or making a few suggestions. I would not ask for a full edit unless they ask for more and are really eager to help.
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z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixizrid
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ixjvquh
| 1,669,234,358 | 1,669,248,056 | 3 | 14 |
There's a lot of good points and advise made here by other posters. If you're looking for someone to edit for free, try seeking some beta readers perhaps. Betas can help you find a good and right path and some do line edits as well.
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Yes. It's not their job to help you edit your own work, especially non-school work. They have a life outside of work. Unless, of course, you want to pay them like you would any other professional. (Source: am English teacher who gets asked by students to proofread their work constantly.)
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z2xhid
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writing_train
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixjvquh
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ixjoh12
| 1,669,248,056 | 1,669,244,708 | 14 | 3 |
Yes. It's not their job to help you edit your own work, especially non-school work. They have a life outside of work. Unless, of course, you want to pay them like you would any other professional. (Source: am English teacher who gets asked by students to proofread their work constantly.)
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Just because your teacher is an English teacher does not mean they will be any good at content editing. To ask them to edit your stuff without knowing they are up to the task may be a mistake. And if they are good at it and you ask them to do it for free, that's kind of rude of you. If you can't afford an editor, I would suggest taking a look at ProWritingAid. It'll cost you $20/month, you can cancel it once it's finished. There's even a free demo. To be clear, it's not a replacement for an actual editor, but it's the next best thing if you can't afford one. Good luck!
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z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixjukz1
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ixjvquh
| 1,669,247,515 | 1,669,248,056 | 3 | 14 |
First edit it yourself, before showing it to anybody. You have, right? Right??
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Yes. It's not their job to help you edit your own work, especially non-school work. They have a life outside of work. Unless, of course, you want to pay them like you would any other professional. (Source: am English teacher who gets asked by students to proofread their work constantly.)
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixjvquh
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ixirzmy
| 1,669,248,056 | 1,669,231,283 | 14 | 3 |
Yes. It's not their job to help you edit your own work, especially non-school work. They have a life outside of work. Unless, of course, you want to pay them like you would any other professional. (Source: am English teacher who gets asked by students to proofread their work constantly.)
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It’s not a bad idea to ask a teacher for help - the worst they can do is decline. (Other posters made good points, though: prepare for them to decline and also make sure you word it in a way where it comes across that you really value their time and feedback and take whatever you can get.) But … I’d suggest this first: make sure you already did several rounds of edits yourself. Make this baby shine. Have some beta readers read and comment and work in that feedback. Have you let it sit for a bit and then come back? If you want to persuade a teacher to help with editing, it will help if they see potential and see that you’ve done lots of work yourself already. From your post it’s unclear if this is a first draft or something you’ve worked on extensively? Which is it? Anyways. Kudos for writing and finishing a manuscript! That’s really awesome.
| 1 | 16,773 | 4.666667 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixjvquh
| 1,669,236,014 | 1,669,248,056 | 2 | 14 |
If you do this, which you shouldn't for the reasons other people listed, I really hope your book is squeaky clean/pg content. Otherwise you're just going to risk getting everyone involved in trouble. Asking your teacher to edit for you is just unprofessional and probably proves you need more time before you're ready to publish.
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Yes. It's not their job to help you edit your own work, especially non-school work. They have a life outside of work. Unless, of course, you want to pay them like you would any other professional. (Source: am English teacher who gets asked by students to proofread their work constantly.)
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixkgd9v
| 1,669,254,368 | 1,669,258,003 | 10 | 12 |
I'm a teacher so: please don't. They are overworked and underpaid, and editing (any form of editing) is too much work. Honestly, even asking them to read the whole thing (if it's normal book-lenght) is too much of an ask. They probably work way too much already. If you really want some feedback ask them before, and then give them your best chapter. Not your first one, but the one you think is the best. And then accept it may take a while because it is a favor and people have lives.
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I’m a published author, editor, and former English teacher. I had a handful of students ask me to edit short stories or poems, and I was more than happy to oblige as long as they gave me no deadline and were exceptionally polite (not demanding) when asking. I would have had to refuse a request to read or edit a full manuscript. I had WAY too much work of my own to focus on. I’d recommend the following: 0.) Self-edit: let the manuscript “rest” by setting it aside for 1-3 months. Print it out at the library, read it aloud, and use highlighters/red pen to mark what needs to be fixed. Then re-type the entire thing by hand. I only did this for my first book; on the second two, I was able to edit in a document directly because I had enough practice by then. 1.) Critique partner: find someone around your age and word count; swap manuscripts. Ask for specific feedback (developmental, character, dialogue, or line edits). Provide the same in return. 2.) Beta readers: choose 3+ trusted readers, preferably not friends or family, to read your work and provide feedback. 3.) Decide if you really want to self-publish or if it would be better to seek an agent and go traditional. If you go self-pub, you will need to pay for your own editing. Depending on the feedback from your beta readers, you will likely need developmental editing, line editing, AND proofreading. Then you’ll need help formatting your manuscript, a cover artist, ISBNs/an publishing name for your books, and a marketing plan. It’s a LOT of work. I’ve done both traditional and self-publishing, and the latter is definitely harder. Good luck!
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixis0ow
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ixkgd9v
| 1,669,231,295 | 1,669,258,003 | 9 | 12 |
I would say that is too much to ask someone to do for free. But you can ask.
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I’m a published author, editor, and former English teacher. I had a handful of students ask me to edit short stories or poems, and I was more than happy to oblige as long as they gave me no deadline and were exceptionally polite (not demanding) when asking. I would have had to refuse a request to read or edit a full manuscript. I had WAY too much work of my own to focus on. I’d recommend the following: 0.) Self-edit: let the manuscript “rest” by setting it aside for 1-3 months. Print it out at the library, read it aloud, and use highlighters/red pen to mark what needs to be fixed. Then re-type the entire thing by hand. I only did this for my first book; on the second two, I was able to edit in a document directly because I had enough practice by then. 1.) Critique partner: find someone around your age and word count; swap manuscripts. Ask for specific feedback (developmental, character, dialogue, or line edits). Provide the same in return. 2.) Beta readers: choose 3+ trusted readers, preferably not friends or family, to read your work and provide feedback. 3.) Decide if you really want to self-publish or if it would be better to seek an agent and go traditional. If you go self-pub, you will need to pay for your own editing. Depending on the feedback from your beta readers, you will likely need developmental editing, line editing, AND proofreading. Then you’ll need help formatting your manuscript, a cover artist, ISBNs/an publishing name for your books, and a marketing plan. It’s a LOT of work. I’ve done both traditional and self-publishing, and the latter is definitely harder. Good luck!
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixjahlr
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ixkgd9v
| 1,669,238,672 | 1,669,258,003 | 6 | 12 |
Mow a couple of lawns, get the money, and hire an editor. Given the several spelling and grammar mistakes just in your post, editing your book will be a decent project that your teacher does not have time for. They may be nice, underestimate the amount of work and say yes, (or feel pressured into saying yes) but come to resent you for the amount of work that comes with this kind of task. Yes, it’s a bad idea.
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I’m a published author, editor, and former English teacher. I had a handful of students ask me to edit short stories or poems, and I was more than happy to oblige as long as they gave me no deadline and were exceptionally polite (not demanding) when asking. I would have had to refuse a request to read or edit a full manuscript. I had WAY too much work of my own to focus on. I’d recommend the following: 0.) Self-edit: let the manuscript “rest” by setting it aside for 1-3 months. Print it out at the library, read it aloud, and use highlighters/red pen to mark what needs to be fixed. Then re-type the entire thing by hand. I only did this for my first book; on the second two, I was able to edit in a document directly because I had enough practice by then. 1.) Critique partner: find someone around your age and word count; swap manuscripts. Ask for specific feedback (developmental, character, dialogue, or line edits). Provide the same in return. 2.) Beta readers: choose 3+ trusted readers, preferably not friends or family, to read your work and provide feedback. 3.) Decide if you really want to self-publish or if it would be better to seek an agent and go traditional. If you go self-pub, you will need to pay for your own editing. Depending on the feedback from your beta readers, you will likely need developmental editing, line editing, AND proofreading. Then you’ll need help formatting your manuscript, a cover artist, ISBNs/an publishing name for your books, and a marketing plan. It’s a LOT of work. I’ve done both traditional and self-publishing, and the latter is definitely harder. Good luck!
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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I’m a published author, editor, and former English teacher. I had a handful of students ask me to edit short stories or poems, and I was more than happy to oblige as long as they gave me no deadline and were exceptionally polite (not demanding) when asking. I would have had to refuse a request to read or edit a full manuscript. I had WAY too much work of my own to focus on. I’d recommend the following: 0.) Self-edit: let the manuscript “rest” by setting it aside for 1-3 months. Print it out at the library, read it aloud, and use highlighters/red pen to mark what needs to be fixed. Then re-type the entire thing by hand. I only did this for my first book; on the second two, I was able to edit in a document directly because I had enough practice by then. 1.) Critique partner: find someone around your age and word count; swap manuscripts. Ask for specific feedback (developmental, character, dialogue, or line edits). Provide the same in return. 2.) Beta readers: choose 3+ trusted readers, preferably not friends or family, to read your work and provide feedback. 3.) Decide if you really want to self-publish or if it would be better to seek an agent and go traditional. If you go self-pub, you will need to pay for your own editing. Depending on the feedback from your beta readers, you will likely need developmental editing, line editing, AND proofreading. Then you’ll need help formatting your manuscript, a cover artist, ISBNs/an publishing name for your books, and a marketing plan. It’s a LOT of work. I’ve done both traditional and self-publishing, and the latter is definitely harder. Good luck!
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I would say maybe ask for advice, but not for them to edit it. As someone who works at a school, I can tell you they probably have little free time as it is and might not want to take the time to edit your work, especially for free. Your best bet is to learn how to edit yourself or try using programs like ProWritingAid to help. It doesn't hurt to ask, but I wouldn't expect much and I'd probably feel bad making them edit something that I know will be a lot of work.
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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I’m a published author, editor, and former English teacher. I had a handful of students ask me to edit short stories or poems, and I was more than happy to oblige as long as they gave me no deadline and were exceptionally polite (not demanding) when asking. I would have had to refuse a request to read or edit a full manuscript. I had WAY too much work of my own to focus on. I’d recommend the following: 0.) Self-edit: let the manuscript “rest” by setting it aside for 1-3 months. Print it out at the library, read it aloud, and use highlighters/red pen to mark what needs to be fixed. Then re-type the entire thing by hand. I only did this for my first book; on the second two, I was able to edit in a document directly because I had enough practice by then. 1.) Critique partner: find someone around your age and word count; swap manuscripts. Ask for specific feedback (developmental, character, dialogue, or line edits). Provide the same in return. 2.) Beta readers: choose 3+ trusted readers, preferably not friends or family, to read your work and provide feedback. 3.) Decide if you really want to self-publish or if it would be better to seek an agent and go traditional. If you go self-pub, you will need to pay for your own editing. Depending on the feedback from your beta readers, you will likely need developmental editing, line editing, AND proofreading. Then you’ll need help formatting your manuscript, a cover artist, ISBNs/an publishing name for your books, and a marketing plan. It’s a LOT of work. I’ve done both traditional and self-publishing, and the latter is definitely harder. Good luck!
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Why publish yourself? I'm not saying not to just curious why you would choose that personally. Would you perhaps want just a couple of copies made at a vanity press instead?
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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I’m a published author, editor, and former English teacher. I had a handful of students ask me to edit short stories or poems, and I was more than happy to oblige as long as they gave me no deadline and were exceptionally polite (not demanding) when asking. I would have had to refuse a request to read or edit a full manuscript. I had WAY too much work of my own to focus on. I’d recommend the following: 0.) Self-edit: let the manuscript “rest” by setting it aside for 1-3 months. Print it out at the library, read it aloud, and use highlighters/red pen to mark what needs to be fixed. Then re-type the entire thing by hand. I only did this for my first book; on the second two, I was able to edit in a document directly because I had enough practice by then. 1.) Critique partner: find someone around your age and word count; swap manuscripts. Ask for specific feedback (developmental, character, dialogue, or line edits). Provide the same in return. 2.) Beta readers: choose 3+ trusted readers, preferably not friends or family, to read your work and provide feedback. 3.) Decide if you really want to self-publish or if it would be better to seek an agent and go traditional. If you go self-pub, you will need to pay for your own editing. Depending on the feedback from your beta readers, you will likely need developmental editing, line editing, AND proofreading. Then you’ll need help formatting your manuscript, a cover artist, ISBNs/an publishing name for your books, and a marketing plan. It’s a LOT of work. I’ve done both traditional and self-publishing, and the latter is definitely harder. Good luck!
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You can give them a sample. See what they said and go from there. People are busy, editing is a lot of work, but there’re teachers who’ll be happy to help a student’s passion.
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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I would ask your teacher if they're open to reading the first chapter or two and letting you know if you're on the right track or making a few suggestions. I would not ask for a full edit unless they ask for more and are really eager to help.
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I’m a published author, editor, and former English teacher. I had a handful of students ask me to edit short stories or poems, and I was more than happy to oblige as long as they gave me no deadline and were exceptionally polite (not demanding) when asking. I would have had to refuse a request to read or edit a full manuscript. I had WAY too much work of my own to focus on. I’d recommend the following: 0.) Self-edit: let the manuscript “rest” by setting it aside for 1-3 months. Print it out at the library, read it aloud, and use highlighters/red pen to mark what needs to be fixed. Then re-type the entire thing by hand. I only did this for my first book; on the second two, I was able to edit in a document directly because I had enough practice by then. 1.) Critique partner: find someone around your age and word count; swap manuscripts. Ask for specific feedback (developmental, character, dialogue, or line edits). Provide the same in return. 2.) Beta readers: choose 3+ trusted readers, preferably not friends or family, to read your work and provide feedback. 3.) Decide if you really want to self-publish or if it would be better to seek an agent and go traditional. If you go self-pub, you will need to pay for your own editing. Depending on the feedback from your beta readers, you will likely need developmental editing, line editing, AND proofreading. Then you’ll need help formatting your manuscript, a cover artist, ISBNs/an publishing name for your books, and a marketing plan. It’s a LOT of work. I’ve done both traditional and self-publishing, and the latter is definitely harder. Good luck!
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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There's a lot of good points and advise made here by other posters. If you're looking for someone to edit for free, try seeking some beta readers perhaps. Betas can help you find a good and right path and some do line edits as well.
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I’m a published author, editor, and former English teacher. I had a handful of students ask me to edit short stories or poems, and I was more than happy to oblige as long as they gave me no deadline and were exceptionally polite (not demanding) when asking. I would have had to refuse a request to read or edit a full manuscript. I had WAY too much work of my own to focus on. I’d recommend the following: 0.) Self-edit: let the manuscript “rest” by setting it aside for 1-3 months. Print it out at the library, read it aloud, and use highlighters/red pen to mark what needs to be fixed. Then re-type the entire thing by hand. I only did this for my first book; on the second two, I was able to edit in a document directly because I had enough practice by then. 1.) Critique partner: find someone around your age and word count; swap manuscripts. Ask for specific feedback (developmental, character, dialogue, or line edits). Provide the same in return. 2.) Beta readers: choose 3+ trusted readers, preferably not friends or family, to read your work and provide feedback. 3.) Decide if you really want to self-publish or if it would be better to seek an agent and go traditional. If you go self-pub, you will need to pay for your own editing. Depending on the feedback from your beta readers, you will likely need developmental editing, line editing, AND proofreading. Then you’ll need help formatting your manuscript, a cover artist, ISBNs/an publishing name for your books, and a marketing plan. It’s a LOT of work. I’ve done both traditional and self-publishing, and the latter is definitely harder. Good luck!
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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I’m a published author, editor, and former English teacher. I had a handful of students ask me to edit short stories or poems, and I was more than happy to oblige as long as they gave me no deadline and were exceptionally polite (not demanding) when asking. I would have had to refuse a request to read or edit a full manuscript. I had WAY too much work of my own to focus on. I’d recommend the following: 0.) Self-edit: let the manuscript “rest” by setting it aside for 1-3 months. Print it out at the library, read it aloud, and use highlighters/red pen to mark what needs to be fixed. Then re-type the entire thing by hand. I only did this for my first book; on the second two, I was able to edit in a document directly because I had enough practice by then. 1.) Critique partner: find someone around your age and word count; swap manuscripts. Ask for specific feedback (developmental, character, dialogue, or line edits). Provide the same in return. 2.) Beta readers: choose 3+ trusted readers, preferably not friends or family, to read your work and provide feedback. 3.) Decide if you really want to self-publish or if it would be better to seek an agent and go traditional. If you go self-pub, you will need to pay for your own editing. Depending on the feedback from your beta readers, you will likely need developmental editing, line editing, AND proofreading. Then you’ll need help formatting your manuscript, a cover artist, ISBNs/an publishing name for your books, and a marketing plan. It’s a LOT of work. I’ve done both traditional and self-publishing, and the latter is definitely harder. Good luck!
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Just because your teacher is an English teacher does not mean they will be any good at content editing. To ask them to edit your stuff without knowing they are up to the task may be a mistake. And if they are good at it and you ask them to do it for free, that's kind of rude of you. If you can't afford an editor, I would suggest taking a look at ProWritingAid. It'll cost you $20/month, you can cancel it once it's finished. There's even a free demo. To be clear, it's not a replacement for an actual editor, but it's the next best thing if you can't afford one. Good luck!
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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First edit it yourself, before showing it to anybody. You have, right? Right??
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I’m a published author, editor, and former English teacher. I had a handful of students ask me to edit short stories or poems, and I was more than happy to oblige as long as they gave me no deadline and were exceptionally polite (not demanding) when asking. I would have had to refuse a request to read or edit a full manuscript. I had WAY too much work of my own to focus on. I’d recommend the following: 0.) Self-edit: let the manuscript “rest” by setting it aside for 1-3 months. Print it out at the library, read it aloud, and use highlighters/red pen to mark what needs to be fixed. Then re-type the entire thing by hand. I only did this for my first book; on the second two, I was able to edit in a document directly because I had enough practice by then. 1.) Critique partner: find someone around your age and word count; swap manuscripts. Ask for specific feedback (developmental, character, dialogue, or line edits). Provide the same in return. 2.) Beta readers: choose 3+ trusted readers, preferably not friends or family, to read your work and provide feedback. 3.) Decide if you really want to self-publish or if it would be better to seek an agent and go traditional. If you go self-pub, you will need to pay for your own editing. Depending on the feedback from your beta readers, you will likely need developmental editing, line editing, AND proofreading. Then you’ll need help formatting your manuscript, a cover artist, ISBNs/an publishing name for your books, and a marketing plan. It’s a LOT of work. I’ve done both traditional and self-publishing, and the latter is definitely harder. Good luck!
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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I’m a published author, editor, and former English teacher. I had a handful of students ask me to edit short stories or poems, and I was more than happy to oblige as long as they gave me no deadline and were exceptionally polite (not demanding) when asking. I would have had to refuse a request to read or edit a full manuscript. I had WAY too much work of my own to focus on. I’d recommend the following: 0.) Self-edit: let the manuscript “rest” by setting it aside for 1-3 months. Print it out at the library, read it aloud, and use highlighters/red pen to mark what needs to be fixed. Then re-type the entire thing by hand. I only did this for my first book; on the second two, I was able to edit in a document directly because I had enough practice by then. 1.) Critique partner: find someone around your age and word count; swap manuscripts. Ask for specific feedback (developmental, character, dialogue, or line edits). Provide the same in return. 2.) Beta readers: choose 3+ trusted readers, preferably not friends or family, to read your work and provide feedback. 3.) Decide if you really want to self-publish or if it would be better to seek an agent and go traditional. If you go self-pub, you will need to pay for your own editing. Depending on the feedback from your beta readers, you will likely need developmental editing, line editing, AND proofreading. Then you’ll need help formatting your manuscript, a cover artist, ISBNs/an publishing name for your books, and a marketing plan. It’s a LOT of work. I’ve done both traditional and self-publishing, and the latter is definitely harder. Good luck!
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It’s not a bad idea to ask a teacher for help - the worst they can do is decline. (Other posters made good points, though: prepare for them to decline and also make sure you word it in a way where it comes across that you really value their time and feedback and take whatever you can get.) But … I’d suggest this first: make sure you already did several rounds of edits yourself. Make this baby shine. Have some beta readers read and comment and work in that feedback. Have you let it sit for a bit and then come back? If you want to persuade a teacher to help with editing, it will help if they see potential and see that you’ve done lots of work yourself already. From your post it’s unclear if this is a first draft or something you’ve worked on extensively? Which is it? Anyways. Kudos for writing and finishing a manuscript! That’s really awesome.
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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I’m a published author, editor, and former English teacher. I had a handful of students ask me to edit short stories or poems, and I was more than happy to oblige as long as they gave me no deadline and were exceptionally polite (not demanding) when asking. I would have had to refuse a request to read or edit a full manuscript. I had WAY too much work of my own to focus on. I’d recommend the following: 0.) Self-edit: let the manuscript “rest” by setting it aside for 1-3 months. Print it out at the library, read it aloud, and use highlighters/red pen to mark what needs to be fixed. Then re-type the entire thing by hand. I only did this for my first book; on the second two, I was able to edit in a document directly because I had enough practice by then. 1.) Critique partner: find someone around your age and word count; swap manuscripts. Ask for specific feedback (developmental, character, dialogue, or line edits). Provide the same in return. 2.) Beta readers: choose 3+ trusted readers, preferably not friends or family, to read your work and provide feedback. 3.) Decide if you really want to self-publish or if it would be better to seek an agent and go traditional. If you go self-pub, you will need to pay for your own editing. Depending on the feedback from your beta readers, you will likely need developmental editing, line editing, AND proofreading. Then you’ll need help formatting your manuscript, a cover artist, ISBNs/an publishing name for your books, and a marketing plan. It’s a LOT of work. I’ve done both traditional and self-publishing, and the latter is definitely harder. Good luck!
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If you do this, which you shouldn't for the reasons other people listed, I really hope your book is squeaky clean/pg content. Otherwise you're just going to risk getting everyone involved in trouble. Asking your teacher to edit for you is just unprofessional and probably proves you need more time before you're ready to publish.
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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Yes. This is a bad idea. You are assuming that your teacher’s time belongs to you without compensation.
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I'm a teacher so: please don't. They are overworked and underpaid, and editing (any form of editing) is too much work. Honestly, even asking them to read the whole thing (if it's normal book-lenght) is too much of an ask. They probably work way too much already. If you really want some feedback ask them before, and then give them your best chapter. Not your first one, but the one you think is the best. And then accept it may take a while because it is a favor and people have lives.
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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I would say that is too much to ask someone to do for free. But you can ask.
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Yes. This is a bad idea. You are assuming that your teacher’s time belongs to you without compensation.
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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Mow a couple of lawns, get the money, and hire an editor. Given the several spelling and grammar mistakes just in your post, editing your book will be a decent project that your teacher does not have time for. They may be nice, underestimate the amount of work and say yes, (or feel pressured into saying yes) but come to resent you for the amount of work that comes with this kind of task. Yes, it’s a bad idea.
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Yes. This is a bad idea. You are assuming that your teacher’s time belongs to you without compensation.
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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Yes. This is a bad idea. You are assuming that your teacher’s time belongs to you without compensation.
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I would say maybe ask for advice, but not for them to edit it. As someone who works at a school, I can tell you they probably have little free time as it is and might not want to take the time to edit your work, especially for free. Your best bet is to learn how to edit yourself or try using programs like ProWritingAid to help. It doesn't hurt to ask, but I wouldn't expect much and I'd probably feel bad making them edit something that I know will be a lot of work.
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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Why publish yourself? I'm not saying not to just curious why you would choose that personally. Would you perhaps want just a couple of copies made at a vanity press instead?
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Yes. This is a bad idea. You are assuming that your teacher’s time belongs to you without compensation.
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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Yes. This is a bad idea. You are assuming that your teacher’s time belongs to you without compensation.
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You can give them a sample. See what they said and go from there. People are busy, editing is a lot of work, but there’re teachers who’ll be happy to help a student’s passion.
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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Yes. This is a bad idea. You are assuming that your teacher’s time belongs to you without compensation.
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I would ask your teacher if they're open to reading the first chapter or two and letting you know if you're on the right track or making a few suggestions. I would not ask for a full edit unless they ask for more and are really eager to help.
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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Yes. This is a bad idea. You are assuming that your teacher’s time belongs to you without compensation.
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There's a lot of good points and advise made here by other posters. If you're looking for someone to edit for free, try seeking some beta readers perhaps. Betas can help you find a good and right path and some do line edits as well.
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixjoh12
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ixkih0e
| 1,669,244,708 | 1,669,259,077 | 3 | 12 |
Just because your teacher is an English teacher does not mean they will be any good at content editing. To ask them to edit your stuff without knowing they are up to the task may be a mistake. And if they are good at it and you ask them to do it for free, that's kind of rude of you. If you can't afford an editor, I would suggest taking a look at ProWritingAid. It'll cost you $20/month, you can cancel it once it's finished. There's even a free demo. To be clear, it's not a replacement for an actual editor, but it's the next best thing if you can't afford one. Good luck!
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Yes. This is a bad idea. You are assuming that your teacher’s time belongs to you without compensation.
| 0 | 14,369 | 4 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixjukz1
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ixkih0e
| 1,669,247,515 | 1,669,259,077 | 3 | 12 |
First edit it yourself, before showing it to anybody. You have, right? Right??
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Yes. This is a bad idea. You are assuming that your teacher’s time belongs to you without compensation.
| 0 | 11,562 | 4 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixkih0e
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ixirzmy
| 1,669,259,077 | 1,669,231,283 | 12 | 3 |
Yes. This is a bad idea. You are assuming that your teacher’s time belongs to you without compensation.
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It’s not a bad idea to ask a teacher for help - the worst they can do is decline. (Other posters made good points, though: prepare for them to decline and also make sure you word it in a way where it comes across that you really value their time and feedback and take whatever you can get.) But … I’d suggest this first: make sure you already did several rounds of edits yourself. Make this baby shine. Have some beta readers read and comment and work in that feedback. Have you let it sit for a bit and then come back? If you want to persuade a teacher to help with editing, it will help if they see potential and see that you’ve done lots of work yourself already. From your post it’s unclear if this is a first draft or something you’ve worked on extensively? Which is it? Anyways. Kudos for writing and finishing a manuscript! That’s really awesome.
| 1 | 27,794 | 4 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixkih0e
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ixj3w61
| 1,669,259,077 | 1,669,236,014 | 12 | 2 |
Yes. This is a bad idea. You are assuming that your teacher’s time belongs to you without compensation.
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If you do this, which you shouldn't for the reasons other people listed, I really hope your book is squeaky clean/pg content. Otherwise you're just going to risk getting everyone involved in trouble. Asking your teacher to edit for you is just unprofessional and probably proves you need more time before you're ready to publish.
| 1 | 23,063 | 6 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixis0ow
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ixk8wip
| 1,669,231,295 | 1,669,254,368 | 9 | 10 |
I would say that is too much to ask someone to do for free. But you can ask.
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I'm a teacher so: please don't. They are overworked and underpaid, and editing (any form of editing) is too much work. Honestly, even asking them to read the whole thing (if it's normal book-lenght) is too much of an ask. They probably work way too much already. If you really want some feedback ask them before, and then give them your best chapter. Not your first one, but the one you think is the best. And then accept it may take a while because it is a favor and people have lives.
| 0 | 23,073 | 1.111111 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixjahlr
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ixk8wip
| 1,669,238,672 | 1,669,254,368 | 6 | 10 |
Mow a couple of lawns, get the money, and hire an editor. Given the several spelling and grammar mistakes just in your post, editing your book will be a decent project that your teacher does not have time for. They may be nice, underestimate the amount of work and say yes, (or feel pressured into saying yes) but come to resent you for the amount of work that comes with this kind of task. Yes, it’s a bad idea.
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I'm a teacher so: please don't. They are overworked and underpaid, and editing (any form of editing) is too much work. Honestly, even asking them to read the whole thing (if it's normal book-lenght) is too much of an ask. They probably work way too much already. If you really want some feedback ask them before, and then give them your best chapter. Not your first one, but the one you think is the best. And then accept it may take a while because it is a favor and people have lives.
| 0 | 15,696 | 1.666667 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixk8wip
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ixitfmj
| 1,669,254,368 | 1,669,231,865 | 10 | 6 |
I'm a teacher so: please don't. They are overworked and underpaid, and editing (any form of editing) is too much work. Honestly, even asking them to read the whole thing (if it's normal book-lenght) is too much of an ask. They probably work way too much already. If you really want some feedback ask them before, and then give them your best chapter. Not your first one, but the one you think is the best. And then accept it may take a while because it is a favor and people have lives.
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I would say maybe ask for advice, but not for them to edit it. As someone who works at a school, I can tell you they probably have little free time as it is and might not want to take the time to edit your work, especially for free. Your best bet is to learn how to edit yourself or try using programs like ProWritingAid to help. It doesn't hurt to ask, but I wouldn't expect much and I'd probably feel bad making them edit something that I know will be a lot of work.
| 1 | 22,503 | 1.666667 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixk8wip
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ixiv77q
| 1,669,254,368 | 1,669,232,558 | 10 | 5 |
I'm a teacher so: please don't. They are overworked and underpaid, and editing (any form of editing) is too much work. Honestly, even asking them to read the whole thing (if it's normal book-lenght) is too much of an ask. They probably work way too much already. If you really want some feedback ask them before, and then give them your best chapter. Not your first one, but the one you think is the best. And then accept it may take a while because it is a favor and people have lives.
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Why publish yourself? I'm not saying not to just curious why you would choose that personally. Would you perhaps want just a couple of copies made at a vanity press instead?
| 1 | 21,810 | 2 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixk8wip
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ixivvis
| 1,669,254,368 | 1,669,232,824 | 10 | 3 |
I'm a teacher so: please don't. They are overworked and underpaid, and editing (any form of editing) is too much work. Honestly, even asking them to read the whole thing (if it's normal book-lenght) is too much of an ask. They probably work way too much already. If you really want some feedback ask them before, and then give them your best chapter. Not your first one, but the one you think is the best. And then accept it may take a while because it is a favor and people have lives.
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You can give them a sample. See what they said and go from there. People are busy, editing is a lot of work, but there’re teachers who’ll be happy to help a student’s passion.
| 1 | 21,544 | 3.333333 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixk8wip
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ixiz624
| 1,669,254,368 | 1,669,234,125 | 10 | 3 |
I'm a teacher so: please don't. They are overworked and underpaid, and editing (any form of editing) is too much work. Honestly, even asking them to read the whole thing (if it's normal book-lenght) is too much of an ask. They probably work way too much already. If you really want some feedback ask them before, and then give them your best chapter. Not your first one, but the one you think is the best. And then accept it may take a while because it is a favor and people have lives.
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I would ask your teacher if they're open to reading the first chapter or two and letting you know if you're on the right track or making a few suggestions. I would not ask for a full edit unless they ask for more and are really eager to help.
| 1 | 20,243 | 3.333333 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixizrid
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ixk8wip
| 1,669,234,358 | 1,669,254,368 | 3 | 10 |
There's a lot of good points and advise made here by other posters. If you're looking for someone to edit for free, try seeking some beta readers perhaps. Betas can help you find a good and right path and some do line edits as well.
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I'm a teacher so: please don't. They are overworked and underpaid, and editing (any form of editing) is too much work. Honestly, even asking them to read the whole thing (if it's normal book-lenght) is too much of an ask. They probably work way too much already. If you really want some feedback ask them before, and then give them your best chapter. Not your first one, but the one you think is the best. And then accept it may take a while because it is a favor and people have lives.
| 0 | 20,010 | 3.333333 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixk8wip
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ixjoh12
| 1,669,254,368 | 1,669,244,708 | 10 | 3 |
I'm a teacher so: please don't. They are overworked and underpaid, and editing (any form of editing) is too much work. Honestly, even asking them to read the whole thing (if it's normal book-lenght) is too much of an ask. They probably work way too much already. If you really want some feedback ask them before, and then give them your best chapter. Not your first one, but the one you think is the best. And then accept it may take a while because it is a favor and people have lives.
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Just because your teacher is an English teacher does not mean they will be any good at content editing. To ask them to edit your stuff without knowing they are up to the task may be a mistake. And if they are good at it and you ask them to do it for free, that's kind of rude of you. If you can't afford an editor, I would suggest taking a look at ProWritingAid. It'll cost you $20/month, you can cancel it once it's finished. There's even a free demo. To be clear, it's not a replacement for an actual editor, but it's the next best thing if you can't afford one. Good luck!
| 1 | 9,660 | 3.333333 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixjukz1
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ixk8wip
| 1,669,247,515 | 1,669,254,368 | 3 | 10 |
First edit it yourself, before showing it to anybody. You have, right? Right??
|
I'm a teacher so: please don't. They are overworked and underpaid, and editing (any form of editing) is too much work. Honestly, even asking them to read the whole thing (if it's normal book-lenght) is too much of an ask. They probably work way too much already. If you really want some feedback ask them before, and then give them your best chapter. Not your first one, but the one you think is the best. And then accept it may take a while because it is a favor and people have lives.
| 0 | 6,853 | 3.333333 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixirzmy
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ixk8wip
| 1,669,231,283 | 1,669,254,368 | 3 | 10 |
It’s not a bad idea to ask a teacher for help - the worst they can do is decline. (Other posters made good points, though: prepare for them to decline and also make sure you word it in a way where it comes across that you really value their time and feedback and take whatever you can get.) But … I’d suggest this first: make sure you already did several rounds of edits yourself. Make this baby shine. Have some beta readers read and comment and work in that feedback. Have you let it sit for a bit and then come back? If you want to persuade a teacher to help with editing, it will help if they see potential and see that you’ve done lots of work yourself already. From your post it’s unclear if this is a first draft or something you’ve worked on extensively? Which is it? Anyways. Kudos for writing and finishing a manuscript! That’s really awesome.
|
I'm a teacher so: please don't. They are overworked and underpaid, and editing (any form of editing) is too much work. Honestly, even asking them to read the whole thing (if it's normal book-lenght) is too much of an ask. They probably work way too much already. If you really want some feedback ask them before, and then give them your best chapter. Not your first one, but the one you think is the best. And then accept it may take a while because it is a favor and people have lives.
| 0 | 23,085 | 3.333333 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixj3w61
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ixk8wip
| 1,669,236,014 | 1,669,254,368 | 2 | 10 |
If you do this, which you shouldn't for the reasons other people listed, I really hope your book is squeaky clean/pg content. Otherwise you're just going to risk getting everyone involved in trouble. Asking your teacher to edit for you is just unprofessional and probably proves you need more time before you're ready to publish.
|
I'm a teacher so: please don't. They are overworked and underpaid, and editing (any form of editing) is too much work. Honestly, even asking them to read the whole thing (if it's normal book-lenght) is too much of an ask. They probably work way too much already. If you really want some feedback ask them before, and then give them your best chapter. Not your first one, but the one you think is the best. And then accept it may take a while because it is a favor and people have lives.
| 0 | 18,354 | 5 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixkjg05
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ixjahlr
| 1,669,259,586 | 1,669,238,672 | 9 | 6 |
I wouldn’t recommend it. Teachers are overworked and underpaid and burned out as it is, and what little free time they have, they deserve to spend relaxing. Editing/beta reading is an enormous amount of work, and no one is entitled to anyone’s labor for free.
|
Mow a couple of lawns, get the money, and hire an editor. Given the several spelling and grammar mistakes just in your post, editing your book will be a decent project that your teacher does not have time for. They may be nice, underestimate the amount of work and say yes, (or feel pressured into saying yes) but come to resent you for the amount of work that comes with this kind of task. Yes, it’s a bad idea.
| 1 | 20,914 | 1.5 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixitfmj
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ixkjg05
| 1,669,231,865 | 1,669,259,586 | 6 | 9 |
I would say maybe ask for advice, but not for them to edit it. As someone who works at a school, I can tell you they probably have little free time as it is and might not want to take the time to edit your work, especially for free. Your best bet is to learn how to edit yourself or try using programs like ProWritingAid to help. It doesn't hurt to ask, but I wouldn't expect much and I'd probably feel bad making them edit something that I know will be a lot of work.
|
I wouldn’t recommend it. Teachers are overworked and underpaid and burned out as it is, and what little free time they have, they deserve to spend relaxing. Editing/beta reading is an enormous amount of work, and no one is entitled to anyone’s labor for free.
| 0 | 27,721 | 1.5 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixkjg05
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ixiv77q
| 1,669,259,586 | 1,669,232,558 | 9 | 5 |
I wouldn’t recommend it. Teachers are overworked and underpaid and burned out as it is, and what little free time they have, they deserve to spend relaxing. Editing/beta reading is an enormous amount of work, and no one is entitled to anyone’s labor for free.
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Why publish yourself? I'm not saying not to just curious why you would choose that personally. Would you perhaps want just a couple of copies made at a vanity press instead?
| 1 | 27,028 | 1.8 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixivvis
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ixkjg05
| 1,669,232,824 | 1,669,259,586 | 3 | 9 |
You can give them a sample. See what they said and go from there. People are busy, editing is a lot of work, but there’re teachers who’ll be happy to help a student’s passion.
|
I wouldn’t recommend it. Teachers are overworked and underpaid and burned out as it is, and what little free time they have, they deserve to spend relaxing. Editing/beta reading is an enormous amount of work, and no one is entitled to anyone’s labor for free.
| 0 | 26,762 | 3 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixiz624
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ixkjg05
| 1,669,234,125 | 1,669,259,586 | 3 | 9 |
I would ask your teacher if they're open to reading the first chapter or two and letting you know if you're on the right track or making a few suggestions. I would not ask for a full edit unless they ask for more and are really eager to help.
|
I wouldn’t recommend it. Teachers are overworked and underpaid and burned out as it is, and what little free time they have, they deserve to spend relaxing. Editing/beta reading is an enormous amount of work, and no one is entitled to anyone’s labor for free.
| 0 | 25,461 | 3 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixizrid
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ixkjg05
| 1,669,234,358 | 1,669,259,586 | 3 | 9 |
There's a lot of good points and advise made here by other posters. If you're looking for someone to edit for free, try seeking some beta readers perhaps. Betas can help you find a good and right path and some do line edits as well.
|
I wouldn’t recommend it. Teachers are overworked and underpaid and burned out as it is, and what little free time they have, they deserve to spend relaxing. Editing/beta reading is an enormous amount of work, and no one is entitled to anyone’s labor for free.
| 0 | 25,228 | 3 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixjoh12
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ixkjg05
| 1,669,244,708 | 1,669,259,586 | 3 | 9 |
Just because your teacher is an English teacher does not mean they will be any good at content editing. To ask them to edit your stuff without knowing they are up to the task may be a mistake. And if they are good at it and you ask them to do it for free, that's kind of rude of you. If you can't afford an editor, I would suggest taking a look at ProWritingAid. It'll cost you $20/month, you can cancel it once it's finished. There's even a free demo. To be clear, it's not a replacement for an actual editor, but it's the next best thing if you can't afford one. Good luck!
|
I wouldn’t recommend it. Teachers are overworked and underpaid and burned out as it is, and what little free time they have, they deserve to spend relaxing. Editing/beta reading is an enormous amount of work, and no one is entitled to anyone’s labor for free.
| 0 | 14,878 | 3 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixjukz1
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ixkjg05
| 1,669,247,515 | 1,669,259,586 | 3 | 9 |
First edit it yourself, before showing it to anybody. You have, right? Right??
|
I wouldn’t recommend it. Teachers are overworked and underpaid and burned out as it is, and what little free time they have, they deserve to spend relaxing. Editing/beta reading is an enormous amount of work, and no one is entitled to anyone’s labor for free.
| 0 | 12,071 | 3 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixirzmy
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ixkjg05
| 1,669,231,283 | 1,669,259,586 | 3 | 9 |
It’s not a bad idea to ask a teacher for help - the worst they can do is decline. (Other posters made good points, though: prepare for them to decline and also make sure you word it in a way where it comes across that you really value their time and feedback and take whatever you can get.) But … I’d suggest this first: make sure you already did several rounds of edits yourself. Make this baby shine. Have some beta readers read and comment and work in that feedback. Have you let it sit for a bit and then come back? If you want to persuade a teacher to help with editing, it will help if they see potential and see that you’ve done lots of work yourself already. From your post it’s unclear if this is a first draft or something you’ve worked on extensively? Which is it? Anyways. Kudos for writing and finishing a manuscript! That’s really awesome.
|
I wouldn’t recommend it. Teachers are overworked and underpaid and burned out as it is, and what little free time they have, they deserve to spend relaxing. Editing/beta reading is an enormous amount of work, and no one is entitled to anyone’s labor for free.
| 0 | 28,303 | 3 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixkjg05
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ixj3w61
| 1,669,259,586 | 1,669,236,014 | 9 | 2 |
I wouldn’t recommend it. Teachers are overworked and underpaid and burned out as it is, and what little free time they have, they deserve to spend relaxing. Editing/beta reading is an enormous amount of work, and no one is entitled to anyone’s labor for free.
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If you do this, which you shouldn't for the reasons other people listed, I really hope your book is squeaky clean/pg content. Otherwise you're just going to risk getting everyone involved in trouble. Asking your teacher to edit for you is just unprofessional and probably proves you need more time before you're ready to publish.
| 1 | 23,572 | 4.5 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixis0ow
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ixirzmy
| 1,669,231,295 | 1,669,231,283 | 9 | 3 |
I would say that is too much to ask someone to do for free. But you can ask.
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It’s not a bad idea to ask a teacher for help - the worst they can do is decline. (Other posters made good points, though: prepare for them to decline and also make sure you word it in a way where it comes across that you really value their time and feedback and take whatever you can get.) But … I’d suggest this first: make sure you already did several rounds of edits yourself. Make this baby shine. Have some beta readers read and comment and work in that feedback. Have you let it sit for a bit and then come back? If you want to persuade a teacher to help with editing, it will help if they see potential and see that you’ve done lots of work yourself already. From your post it’s unclear if this is a first draft or something you’ve worked on extensively? Which is it? Anyways. Kudos for writing and finishing a manuscript! That’s really awesome.
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z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixiv77q
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ixjahlr
| 1,669,232,558 | 1,669,238,672 | 5 | 6 |
Why publish yourself? I'm not saying not to just curious why you would choose that personally. Would you perhaps want just a couple of copies made at a vanity press instead?
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Mow a couple of lawns, get the money, and hire an editor. Given the several spelling and grammar mistakes just in your post, editing your book will be a decent project that your teacher does not have time for. They may be nice, underestimate the amount of work and say yes, (or feel pressured into saying yes) but come to resent you for the amount of work that comes with this kind of task. Yes, it’s a bad idea.
| 0 | 6,114 | 1.2 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixjahlr
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ixivvis
| 1,669,238,672 | 1,669,232,824 | 6 | 3 |
Mow a couple of lawns, get the money, and hire an editor. Given the several spelling and grammar mistakes just in your post, editing your book will be a decent project that your teacher does not have time for. They may be nice, underestimate the amount of work and say yes, (or feel pressured into saying yes) but come to resent you for the amount of work that comes with this kind of task. Yes, it’s a bad idea.
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You can give them a sample. See what they said and go from there. People are busy, editing is a lot of work, but there’re teachers who’ll be happy to help a student’s passion.
| 1 | 5,848 | 2 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixiz624
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ixjahlr
| 1,669,234,125 | 1,669,238,672 | 3 | 6 |
I would ask your teacher if they're open to reading the first chapter or two and letting you know if you're on the right track or making a few suggestions. I would not ask for a full edit unless they ask for more and are really eager to help.
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Mow a couple of lawns, get the money, and hire an editor. Given the several spelling and grammar mistakes just in your post, editing your book will be a decent project that your teacher does not have time for. They may be nice, underestimate the amount of work and say yes, (or feel pressured into saying yes) but come to resent you for the amount of work that comes with this kind of task. Yes, it’s a bad idea.
| 0 | 4,547 | 2 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixizrid
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ixjahlr
| 1,669,234,358 | 1,669,238,672 | 3 | 6 |
There's a lot of good points and advise made here by other posters. If you're looking for someone to edit for free, try seeking some beta readers perhaps. Betas can help you find a good and right path and some do line edits as well.
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Mow a couple of lawns, get the money, and hire an editor. Given the several spelling and grammar mistakes just in your post, editing your book will be a decent project that your teacher does not have time for. They may be nice, underestimate the amount of work and say yes, (or feel pressured into saying yes) but come to resent you for the amount of work that comes with this kind of task. Yes, it’s a bad idea.
| 0 | 4,314 | 2 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixirzmy
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ixjahlr
| 1,669,231,283 | 1,669,238,672 | 3 | 6 |
It’s not a bad idea to ask a teacher for help - the worst they can do is decline. (Other posters made good points, though: prepare for them to decline and also make sure you word it in a way where it comes across that you really value their time and feedback and take whatever you can get.) But … I’d suggest this first: make sure you already did several rounds of edits yourself. Make this baby shine. Have some beta readers read and comment and work in that feedback. Have you let it sit for a bit and then come back? If you want to persuade a teacher to help with editing, it will help if they see potential and see that you’ve done lots of work yourself already. From your post it’s unclear if this is a first draft or something you’ve worked on extensively? Which is it? Anyways. Kudos for writing and finishing a manuscript! That’s really awesome.
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Mow a couple of lawns, get the money, and hire an editor. Given the several spelling and grammar mistakes just in your post, editing your book will be a decent project that your teacher does not have time for. They may be nice, underestimate the amount of work and say yes, (or feel pressured into saying yes) but come to resent you for the amount of work that comes with this kind of task. Yes, it’s a bad idea.
| 0 | 7,389 | 2 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixjahlr
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ixj3w61
| 1,669,238,672 | 1,669,236,014 | 6 | 2 |
Mow a couple of lawns, get the money, and hire an editor. Given the several spelling and grammar mistakes just in your post, editing your book will be a decent project that your teacher does not have time for. They may be nice, underestimate the amount of work and say yes, (or feel pressured into saying yes) but come to resent you for the amount of work that comes with this kind of task. Yes, it’s a bad idea.
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If you do this, which you shouldn't for the reasons other people listed, I really hope your book is squeaky clean/pg content. Otherwise you're just going to risk getting everyone involved in trouble. Asking your teacher to edit for you is just unprofessional and probably proves you need more time before you're ready to publish.
| 1 | 2,658 | 3 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixkkktn
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ixiv77q
| 1,669,260,191 | 1,669,232,558 | 6 | 5 |
As a teacher, I’d edit a single chapter for free. A whole book? Absolutely not.
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Why publish yourself? I'm not saying not to just curious why you would choose that personally. Would you perhaps want just a couple of copies made at a vanity press instead?
| 1 | 27,633 | 1.2 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixkkktn
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ixivvis
| 1,669,260,191 | 1,669,232,824 | 6 | 3 |
As a teacher, I’d edit a single chapter for free. A whole book? Absolutely not.
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You can give them a sample. See what they said and go from there. People are busy, editing is a lot of work, but there’re teachers who’ll be happy to help a student’s passion.
| 1 | 27,367 | 2 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixkkktn
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ixiz624
| 1,669,260,191 | 1,669,234,125 | 6 | 3 |
As a teacher, I’d edit a single chapter for free. A whole book? Absolutely not.
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I would ask your teacher if they're open to reading the first chapter or two and letting you know if you're on the right track or making a few suggestions. I would not ask for a full edit unless they ask for more and are really eager to help.
| 1 | 26,066 | 2 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixkkktn
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ixizrid
| 1,669,260,191 | 1,669,234,358 | 6 | 3 |
As a teacher, I’d edit a single chapter for free. A whole book? Absolutely not.
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There's a lot of good points and advise made here by other posters. If you're looking for someone to edit for free, try seeking some beta readers perhaps. Betas can help you find a good and right path and some do line edits as well.
| 1 | 25,833 | 2 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixjoh12
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ixkkktn
| 1,669,244,708 | 1,669,260,191 | 3 | 6 |
Just because your teacher is an English teacher does not mean they will be any good at content editing. To ask them to edit your stuff without knowing they are up to the task may be a mistake. And if they are good at it and you ask them to do it for free, that's kind of rude of you. If you can't afford an editor, I would suggest taking a look at ProWritingAid. It'll cost you $20/month, you can cancel it once it's finished. There's even a free demo. To be clear, it's not a replacement for an actual editor, but it's the next best thing if you can't afford one. Good luck!
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As a teacher, I’d edit a single chapter for free. A whole book? Absolutely not.
| 0 | 15,483 | 2 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixjukz1
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ixkkktn
| 1,669,247,515 | 1,669,260,191 | 3 | 6 |
First edit it yourself, before showing it to anybody. You have, right? Right??
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As a teacher, I’d edit a single chapter for free. A whole book? Absolutely not.
| 0 | 12,676 | 2 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixirzmy
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ixkkktn
| 1,669,231,283 | 1,669,260,191 | 3 | 6 |
It’s not a bad idea to ask a teacher for help - the worst they can do is decline. (Other posters made good points, though: prepare for them to decline and also make sure you word it in a way where it comes across that you really value their time and feedback and take whatever you can get.) But … I’d suggest this first: make sure you already did several rounds of edits yourself. Make this baby shine. Have some beta readers read and comment and work in that feedback. Have you let it sit for a bit and then come back? If you want to persuade a teacher to help with editing, it will help if they see potential and see that you’ve done lots of work yourself already. From your post it’s unclear if this is a first draft or something you’ve worked on extensively? Which is it? Anyways. Kudos for writing and finishing a manuscript! That’s really awesome.
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As a teacher, I’d edit a single chapter for free. A whole book? Absolutely not.
| 0 | 28,908 | 2 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixkkktn
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ixj3w61
| 1,669,260,191 | 1,669,236,014 | 6 | 2 |
As a teacher, I’d edit a single chapter for free. A whole book? Absolutely not.
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If you do this, which you shouldn't for the reasons other people listed, I really hope your book is squeaky clean/pg content. Otherwise you're just going to risk getting everyone involved in trouble. Asking your teacher to edit for you is just unprofessional and probably proves you need more time before you're ready to publish.
| 1 | 24,177 | 3 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixirzmy
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ixitfmj
| 1,669,231,283 | 1,669,231,865 | 3 | 6 |
It’s not a bad idea to ask a teacher for help - the worst they can do is decline. (Other posters made good points, though: prepare for them to decline and also make sure you word it in a way where it comes across that you really value their time and feedback and take whatever you can get.) But … I’d suggest this first: make sure you already did several rounds of edits yourself. Make this baby shine. Have some beta readers read and comment and work in that feedback. Have you let it sit for a bit and then come back? If you want to persuade a teacher to help with editing, it will help if they see potential and see that you’ve done lots of work yourself already. From your post it’s unclear if this is a first draft or something you’ve worked on extensively? Which is it? Anyways. Kudos for writing and finishing a manuscript! That’s really awesome.
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I would say maybe ask for advice, but not for them to edit it. As someone who works at a school, I can tell you they probably have little free time as it is and might not want to take the time to edit your work, especially for free. Your best bet is to learn how to edit yourself or try using programs like ProWritingAid to help. It doesn't hurt to ask, but I wouldn't expect much and I'd probably feel bad making them edit something that I know will be a lot of work.
| 0 | 582 | 2 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixkyz1t
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ixiv77q
| 1,669,268,495 | 1,669,232,558 | 6 | 5 |
Do not, under any circumstances, ask any teacher to provide you with editing services for free. You pay them. You should probably pay more for someone with your teacher's credentials than some random online site. Remember, the whole reason you even know her is that she is paid a salary. She is not there for you personally and she will not be blown away by your genius.
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Why publish yourself? I'm not saying not to just curious why you would choose that personally. Would you perhaps want just a couple of copies made at a vanity press instead?
| 1 | 35,937 | 1.2 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixirzmy
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ixiv77q
| 1,669,231,283 | 1,669,232,558 | 3 | 5 |
It’s not a bad idea to ask a teacher for help - the worst they can do is decline. (Other posters made good points, though: prepare for them to decline and also make sure you word it in a way where it comes across that you really value their time and feedback and take whatever you can get.) But … I’d suggest this first: make sure you already did several rounds of edits yourself. Make this baby shine. Have some beta readers read and comment and work in that feedback. Have you let it sit for a bit and then come back? If you want to persuade a teacher to help with editing, it will help if they see potential and see that you’ve done lots of work yourself already. From your post it’s unclear if this is a first draft or something you’ve worked on extensively? Which is it? Anyways. Kudos for writing and finishing a manuscript! That’s really awesome.
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Why publish yourself? I'm not saying not to just curious why you would choose that personally. Would you perhaps want just a couple of copies made at a vanity press instead?
| 0 | 1,275 | 1.666667 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixkyz1t
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ixkm06x
| 1,669,268,495 | 1,669,260,957 | 6 | 3 |
Do not, under any circumstances, ask any teacher to provide you with editing services for free. You pay them. You should probably pay more for someone with your teacher's credentials than some random online site. Remember, the whole reason you even know her is that she is paid a salary. She is not there for you personally and she will not be blown away by your genius.
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If you’re publishing something that will cost no money to acquire, handle the editing how ever you would like. However, if you expect people to pay for your published work, you should be taking it more seriously. Why do you want to ask somebody to edit it for free - do you seriously believe they’ll do a sufficient job? If you lack money, then maybe you should consider that this may do you more harm than good.
| 1 | 7,538 | 2 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixkyz1t
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ixkviym
| 1,669,268,495 | 1,669,266,372 | 6 | 3 |
Do not, under any circumstances, ask any teacher to provide you with editing services for free. You pay them. You should probably pay more for someone with your teacher's credentials than some random online site. Remember, the whole reason you even know her is that she is paid a salary. She is not there for you personally and she will not be blown away by your genius.
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Lmfao what a terrible idea
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z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixkyz1t
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ixivvis
| 1,669,268,495 | 1,669,232,824 | 6 | 3 |
Do not, under any circumstances, ask any teacher to provide you with editing services for free. You pay them. You should probably pay more for someone with your teacher's credentials than some random online site. Remember, the whole reason you even know her is that she is paid a salary. She is not there for you personally and she will not be blown away by your genius.
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You can give them a sample. See what they said and go from there. People are busy, editing is a lot of work, but there’re teachers who’ll be happy to help a student’s passion.
| 1 | 35,671 | 2 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixkyz1t
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ixiz624
| 1,669,268,495 | 1,669,234,125 | 6 | 3 |
Do not, under any circumstances, ask any teacher to provide you with editing services for free. You pay them. You should probably pay more for someone with your teacher's credentials than some random online site. Remember, the whole reason you even know her is that she is paid a salary. She is not there for you personally and she will not be blown away by your genius.
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I would ask your teacher if they're open to reading the first chapter or two and letting you know if you're on the right track or making a few suggestions. I would not ask for a full edit unless they ask for more and are really eager to help.
| 1 | 34,370 | 2 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixkyz1t
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ixizrid
| 1,669,268,495 | 1,669,234,358 | 6 | 3 |
Do not, under any circumstances, ask any teacher to provide you with editing services for free. You pay them. You should probably pay more for someone with your teacher's credentials than some random online site. Remember, the whole reason you even know her is that she is paid a salary. She is not there for you personally and she will not be blown away by your genius.
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There's a lot of good points and advise made here by other posters. If you're looking for someone to edit for free, try seeking some beta readers perhaps. Betas can help you find a good and right path and some do line edits as well.
| 1 | 34,137 | 2 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixkyz1t
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ixjoh12
| 1,669,268,495 | 1,669,244,708 | 6 | 3 |
Do not, under any circumstances, ask any teacher to provide you with editing services for free. You pay them. You should probably pay more for someone with your teacher's credentials than some random online site. Remember, the whole reason you even know her is that she is paid a salary. She is not there for you personally and she will not be blown away by your genius.
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Just because your teacher is an English teacher does not mean they will be any good at content editing. To ask them to edit your stuff without knowing they are up to the task may be a mistake. And if they are good at it and you ask them to do it for free, that's kind of rude of you. If you can't afford an editor, I would suggest taking a look at ProWritingAid. It'll cost you $20/month, you can cancel it once it's finished. There's even a free demo. To be clear, it's not a replacement for an actual editor, but it's the next best thing if you can't afford one. Good luck!
| 1 | 23,787 | 2 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixjukz1
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ixkyz1t
| 1,669,247,515 | 1,669,268,495 | 3 | 6 |
First edit it yourself, before showing it to anybody. You have, right? Right??
|
Do not, under any circumstances, ask any teacher to provide you with editing services for free. You pay them. You should probably pay more for someone with your teacher's credentials than some random online site. Remember, the whole reason you even know her is that she is paid a salary. She is not there for you personally and she will not be blown away by your genius.
| 0 | 20,980 | 2 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixkyz1t
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ixirzmy
| 1,669,268,495 | 1,669,231,283 | 6 | 3 |
Do not, under any circumstances, ask any teacher to provide you with editing services for free. You pay them. You should probably pay more for someone with your teacher's credentials than some random online site. Remember, the whole reason you even know her is that she is paid a salary. She is not there for you personally and she will not be blown away by your genius.
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It’s not a bad idea to ask a teacher for help - the worst they can do is decline. (Other posters made good points, though: prepare for them to decline and also make sure you word it in a way where it comes across that you really value their time and feedback and take whatever you can get.) But … I’d suggest this first: make sure you already did several rounds of edits yourself. Make this baby shine. Have some beta readers read and comment and work in that feedback. Have you let it sit for a bit and then come back? If you want to persuade a teacher to help with editing, it will help if they see potential and see that you’ve done lots of work yourself already. From your post it’s unclear if this is a first draft or something you’ve worked on extensively? Which is it? Anyways. Kudos for writing and finishing a manuscript! That’s really awesome.
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z2xhid
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writing_train
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Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixj3w61
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ixkyz1t
| 1,669,236,014 | 1,669,268,495 | 2 | 6 |
If you do this, which you shouldn't for the reasons other people listed, I really hope your book is squeaky clean/pg content. Otherwise you're just going to risk getting everyone involved in trouble. Asking your teacher to edit for you is just unprofessional and probably proves you need more time before you're ready to publish.
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Do not, under any circumstances, ask any teacher to provide you with editing services for free. You pay them. You should probably pay more for someone with your teacher's credentials than some random online site. Remember, the whole reason you even know her is that she is paid a salary. She is not there for you personally and she will not be blown away by your genius.
| 0 | 32,481 | 3 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixl62ai
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ixkm06x
| 1,669,273,380 | 1,669,260,957 | 5 | 3 |
Yes, it is a bad idea to ask other people to work for free.
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If you’re publishing something that will cost no money to acquire, handle the editing how ever you would like. However, if you expect people to pay for your published work, you should be taking it more seriously. Why do you want to ask somebody to edit it for free - do you seriously believe they’ll do a sufficient job? If you lack money, then maybe you should consider that this may do you more harm than good.
| 1 | 12,423 | 1.666667 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixl62ai
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ixkviym
| 1,669,273,380 | 1,669,266,372 | 5 | 3 |
Yes, it is a bad idea to ask other people to work for free.
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Lmfao what a terrible idea
| 1 | 7,008 | 1.666667 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixl62ai
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ixl5gtp
| 1,669,273,380 | 1,669,272,949 | 5 | 3 |
Yes, it is a bad idea to ask other people to work for free.
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Homie, teachers don’t get paid enough as it is, on that basis I wouldn’t ask. However, I’m a sucker and want to encourage everyone to write. Send it to me and I’ll do it.
| 1 | 431 | 1.666667 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixivvis
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ixl62ai
| 1,669,232,824 | 1,669,273,380 | 3 | 5 |
You can give them a sample. See what they said and go from there. People are busy, editing is a lot of work, but there’re teachers who’ll be happy to help a student’s passion.
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Yes, it is a bad idea to ask other people to work for free.
| 0 | 40,556 | 1.666667 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixiz624
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ixl62ai
| 1,669,234,125 | 1,669,273,380 | 3 | 5 |
I would ask your teacher if they're open to reading the first chapter or two and letting you know if you're on the right track or making a few suggestions. I would not ask for a full edit unless they ask for more and are really eager to help.
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Yes, it is a bad idea to ask other people to work for free.
| 0 | 39,255 | 1.666667 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixizrid
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ixl62ai
| 1,669,234,358 | 1,669,273,380 | 3 | 5 |
There's a lot of good points and advise made here by other posters. If you're looking for someone to edit for free, try seeking some beta readers perhaps. Betas can help you find a good and right path and some do line edits as well.
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Yes, it is a bad idea to ask other people to work for free.
| 0 | 39,022 | 1.666667 | ||
z2xhid
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writing_train
| 0.79 |
Is it a bad idea to ask my teacher to help edit? In brief: I've written a book, I'm a teen, I'm looking to self publish, I'm not spending money on editors, I'd like to ask my english teacher to help editting and to get feedback. Are there and flaws or problems with this idea? Should j do it? Any Qs please ask.
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ixjoh12
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ixl62ai
| 1,669,244,708 | 1,669,273,380 | 3 | 5 |
Just because your teacher is an English teacher does not mean they will be any good at content editing. To ask them to edit your stuff without knowing they are up to the task may be a mistake. And if they are good at it and you ask them to do it for free, that's kind of rude of you. If you can't afford an editor, I would suggest taking a look at ProWritingAid. It'll cost you $20/month, you can cancel it once it's finished. There's even a free demo. To be clear, it's not a replacement for an actual editor, but it's the next best thing if you can't afford one. Good luck!
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Yes, it is a bad idea to ask other people to work for free.
| 0 | 28,672 | 1.666667 |
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