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When I was fifteen, I wanted to get my epic 100k /300 page novel published (bless my heart). My mom had a friend who was an editor. I sent her the first chapter, roughly around 20 pages. It took us six months of emailing before finishing it. By that time I had blown a ton of money on this editor (or at least for a jobless teenager). At the end, it was too much.
My question is...is half a year way too long for only 1/15th of a book? I'll admit my writing wasn't great, but it was serious enough to pay for an editor. Am I supposed to be expecting this for my novel now? I still have a little ways to go on my novel, but I was wondering if I should expect something similar? Because those six months messed with my head, especially since the editor wouldn't tell me what was good or bad about my writing.
My question is...is half a year way too long for only 1/15th of a book? I'll admit my writing wasn't great, but it was serious enough to pay for an editor. Am I supposed to be expecting this for my novel now? I still have a little ways to go on my novel, but I was wondering if I should expect something similar? Because those six months messed with my head, especially since the editor wouldn't tell me what was good or bad about my writing.