Self-Published Novel Picked up by Traditional Publisher - podcast

I find all of this information very helpful. Like so many others, I would like to move on from self-publishing to traditional publishing but I understand that I need some strong advice about what I've written from professionals involved in the system. As I write my newest YA novel, could someone please tell me: should I get an editor, a writing coach, or an agent first? Or all three? Or is an editor and a writing coach the same? And, of course, how much will this cost? Also, having seen one's work and finding it below par according to their expectations, would these people politely turn down your request to have them work for you?

Great journey for you. I will publish my first English self-published book after 10 traditional publishing in Canada. Both experiences are fabulous. For those of you who wish to move to traditional editors my best advice is to hire a writing coach. Listen to this specialist and edit your manuscrit before submitting. If you can, write short text and submit to contest. Nicole Audet www.nicoleaudet.com

Thanks for your encouragement and sharing with the hopeful writers here. Wow! It's a blessing that you found a home with a traditional publisher after your first book was "self published." Hopefully, my start on "Main Street", as a "self publisher", will promote me and find a home with a Traditional Publishing company. Who knows?

I didn't know one could self-published first and move to traditional publishing with a book that has published before. Thanks for your insight.

Best wishes, Peter!