Okay so I've basically given up with trying to sell to a publisher.
The fact I'm a bloke doesn't help, so I'm told.
So I'm gearing up to get it on lulu at the same time as the TV programme airs so I can mention it in any press interviews that I do.
I still have about 5000 or so words to do - but am thinking that I need to locate some to proof read my effort.
Any ideas where to find someone?
How much you want to pay?
Quote: bigfella @ November 1 2009, 7:24 PM BSTAny ideas where to find someone?
Have you got an agent, bigfella? Because via an agent would be the best way to find an editor in this case, I think.
I found one willing to work with me through a friend of a friend.
Quote: Kevin Murphy @ November 1 2009, 7:26 PM BSTHow much you want to pay?
No idea now much these things cost to be fair Kevin.
Quote: Griff @ November 1 2009, 7:30 PM BSTHow many words is the full manuscript?
Oh and by the way Lulu books are pretty good. I bought one recently - Farewell, Great Macedon and the quality is superb.
60,000 ish ( just shy )
Quote: Tim Walker @ November 1 2009, 7:30 PM BSTHave you got an agent, bigfella? Because via an agent would be the best way to find an editor in this case, I think.
Yes. But I think she is a little bit coy with me now becuase she hasn't been able to sell it.
Quote: AndreaLynne @ November 1 2009, 7:31 PM BSTI found one willing to work with me through a friend of a friend.
I have no friends 
I often see ads, people looking for editors, on elance.com.
I can't vouch for the quality of the service however.
Quote: Kevin Murphy @ November 1 2009, 7:40 PM BSTI often see ads, people looking for editors, on elance.com.
I can't vouch for the quality of the service however.
I wondered about elance - anyone got any experiance?
Quote: bigfella @ November 1 2009, 7:24 PM BSTThe fact I'm a bloke doesn't help, so I'm told.
Crazy idea, but what about re-writing it under a pseudonym as though you are a woman? And then reveal at the end you are a man? Like that film where the woman had a cock.
Though I suppose it might not link in with the TV programme too well. And you wouldn't be able to use photos.
Quote: Badge @ November 1 2009, 7:56 PM BSTCrazy idea, but what about re-writing it under a pseudonym as though you are a woman? And then reveal at the end you are a man? Like that film where the woman had a cock.
Though I suppose it might not link in with the TV programme too well. And you wouldn't be able to use photos.
Ohhhhhhhhhhh!
I like that.
But not sure how it will work. As you say the photos will be a no go.
Some aspects will work ok - but other things would have to be scrapped.
Quote: bigfella @ November 1 2009, 7:43 PM BSTI wondered about elance - anyone got any experiance?
Not as a buyer, but I would caution you that there seem to be a lot of non-native English speakers (eg, Indians) at the lower end of the price range.
Is the book the same subject matter as the TV show? Weight loss, right?
Quote: Kevin Murphy @ November 1 2009, 9:03 PM BSTIs the book the same subject matter as the TV show? Weight loss, right?
Correct! The story of how I got to 43stone - had the operation and so far lost 15stone in eight months.
You should be aware that a proof-reader and a Story Editor are very different.
The proof reader will tell you where to put the commas.
A story-editor might suggest pretty radical changes to the content.
Sounds like you want the former - good news, as I think they're cheaper.
Sorry, no recomendations though.
Quote: bigfella @ November 1 2009, 9:29 PM GMTCorrect! The story of how I got to 43stone - had the operation and so far lost 15stone in eight months.
Damn! And I thought your screen name was just penis-related bravado 
Wait - BIG Change of plan!!!!!!