Are Book Editing Services Worth It for Authors

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Many writers struggle with deciding whether to invest in book editing services before publishing. How much does professional editing really improve a manuscript? Can self-editing ever be enough, or does an outside perspective make a noticeable difference? What types of editing developmental, copyediting, or proofreading matter most for first-time authors? If you've used editing services before, what impact did they have on your final book and reader feedback?