Editing vs Gatekeeping? Indie Author Reality Check
92Editing vs Gatekeeping? Indie Author Reality Check
Is asking for editing really “gatekeeping”?
#BookDrama #PublishingTruth #WritersLifeUnfiltered #EditingMatters #WritingReality
The recent Audra Winter situation kicked off a storm online after Winter reportedly hired editors, ignored their feedback, and published anyway. When readers criticized the book for being unpolished, some people on Threads claimed this was “elitist gatekeeping.”
Let’s be real: expecting a book to be edited isn’t elitism. It’s respect for the reader.
In this video, I break down:
Why editing isn’t optional if you want to be taken seriously as an author
The difference between standards vs. gatekeeping
What really went wrong in the Audrey Winter situation
How traditional and indie publishing handle editing
Why ignoring your editor’s advice damages trust with readers
Affordable/free ways to get editing help without breaking the bank
Whether you’re an indie author, a trad-pub hopeful, or just a reader curious about the drama, this is the reality check on why unedited = unfinished.
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