Should I pay a professional to proofread or edit my novel?

Should I pay a professional to proofread or edit my novel?

Russell Celyn Jones (Published writer. Professor of Creative Writing and Director of the MA Programme at Birkbeck College (University of London).) gives expert video advice on: How can I tell if my novel is any good?; Why does my work need to be edited?; Can I edit my own novel? and more...

You could pay a professional to proofread your work. There are various companies who provide that service. And it's not a bad idea if you feel that you need someone to look at your work before it goes into a publisher or an agent.