...and sometimes editors don't even try to read your novel without any kind of rewriting. Or, the worse, instantly look at your manuscript with an eye of "what to change"? A good editor knows what changes solve a problem or two... The majority just know "It should have been rewritten". Meanwhile, a good editor could help, and teach a lot. But to find a good editor is not necessary to write a good story, and everything is starts with a good story.
...and sometimes editors don't even try to read your novel without any kind of rewriting. Or, the worse, instantly look at your manuscript with an eye of "what to change"? A good editor knows what changes solve a problem or two... The majority just know "It should have been rewritten". Meanwhile, a good editor could help, and teach a lot. But to find a good editor is not necessary to write a good story, and everything is starts with a good story.
Excellent comment, Balázs. Thanks.
Thanks for the shout! I hope it helps someone take the plunge!
So do I. And thank you. That is a very generous offer.