Many of my reader friends might have heard of editors, formatters, publishers, etc, but perhaps you've never heard of proof readers.
Put simply, proof readers are a step in between when you write your book and when you send your finished manuscript to an editor.
They are there to pick up the niggles, the plot holes, the inconsistencies in your story.
So, should you listen to them?
100% YES!
A good proof reader is as good as the best editor you can afford, and will often offer their services for a fraction of the price, and often for free.
To be honest, I think proof readers are a vital step to improving your book, not so much grammar or punctuation wise, but in the story itself.
My advice...listen to them!
