Editing V. Publicity In a Fight to the Finish

Kind of feels like that old "Would you rather" game, doesn't it? Well think about it. What's more important to you (taking into account whatever type of "you" you are). Would you prefer premier top-notch editing that cannot be compared to, or do you think what a book really needs is a fabuloso marketing campaign that sells your books like billy-o. One Justine Larbalestier poses the query and the comments are pouring in. Where lies your little heart?

Thanks to Shaken & Stirred for the link.