Exactly what it sounds like. I'm currently polishing my query letter for agents, and wasn't sure on this issue.
Put shortly, I've included the line: 'I have previously hired a free-lance editor, who has contributed to the manuscript in its current form. Naturally, I am more than willing to consider further revisions where deemed necessary.'
Is this a good thing?
I'll never deny my editor's contribution, obviously it would come out later on. I worry that leaving it out of the letter would make me appear dishonest later down the line.
But alternatively, would an agent look favourably on me having hired an editor? Does it make me look dedicated? Or does that sort of thing really not matter to them?
Put shortly, I've included the line: 'I have previously hired a free-lance editor, who has contributed to the manuscript in its current form. Naturally, I am more than willing to consider further revisions where deemed necessary.'
Is this a good thing?
I'll never deny my editor's contribution, obviously it would come out later on. I worry that leaving it out of the letter would make me appear dishonest later down the line.
But alternatively, would an agent look favourably on me having hired an editor? Does it make me look dedicated? Or does that sort of thing really not matter to them?