John Austin Replies To Barbara Rogan

you are absolutely right about having a knowledgeable professional with insight (and contacts) help with revisions...I suspect that many new writers are cash strapped (especially in the current environment) and push ahead without such expenditures to save as much money as possible and just "take a chance" that their rustic writing may be picked up by a publisher/agent that will recognize raw talent (should they possess it...and most think they do...right or wrong) and be willing to work with them...