In fact, given that indy
authors tend to pay editors and proof readers, and want value for money, whereas editors in traditional houses are involved in a large number
of projects, and are well - known to spend the bulk
of their time in meetings rather than editing, and proofing is contracted out - often to the same proof - readers as many indies use (and some editors
care how good it is, and some don't) the standards may well be higher in indy
bestsellers.