Questions About Working with an Editor

[Former Member]

Agreed.  But then I try to think of it from a reader's point of view you know?  It's like putting an inside joke into a story that no one else knows! XD the reader will be so confused.  So I like that an editor and a beta are like the first line of defense.  Typically they're pretty good at being like "WTF is this?" and I like that.  I also like that rare breed of editor who still can scrutinize like no one's business but still manages to make it seem nice. <3

[Uplifted Spirit]

I've been very fortunate to have a great editor, whose name is Lisa.   I've done some editing myself and think the most important thing is for a writer to listen to their editor and make as many possible changes in your story as suggested by the editor.  There's nothing worse than spending a lot of time editing someone's work and then having the writer ignore you.  Of course, it's important to have a good editor.  I'm always surprised at the things Lisa finds even after I've read it over a few times and edited it myself.   A good editor is priceless.

[Lisa]

I've been very fortunate to have a great editor, whose name is Lisa.   I've done some editing myself and think the most important thing is for a writer to listen to their editor and make as many possible changes in your story as suggested by the editor.  There's nothing worse than spending a lot of time editing someone's work and then having the writer ignore you.  Of course, it's important to have a good editor.  I'm always surprised at the things Lisa finds even after I've read it over a few times and edited it myself.   A good editor is priceless.

Thank you, Uplifted! It's always a pleasure working with you. =)

[Uplifted Spirit]

Myiege

You are right when you talk about the editor being the first line of defense.  Writer's write for their readers and it's good to have a editor read like a reader so they see the contradictions or inconsistencies in the writing. 

 

Lisa edited my latest chapter of Knots 2 and pointed out that a whole paragraph (It was a quotation) was misplaced in time.  My first thought was, "I don't want to figure out where to put it."  In the end, I moved it to a better spot and made it fit.  I know I was much happier with the result, and I'm sure Lisa appreciates that I listened and did the extra work to make it right.

[LJH]

Myiege, I think I owe you a list of useless words. LOL. I'll let you have that list when I get home tonite. Anyone else want the list?

[Mann Ramblings]

I'll take it too, Louis! It will be good for reference.

[LJH]

Cool. I'll send it your way too Mann hugs

[Ron]

If you're sharing Louis, I also would like the list. As Mann said, it would be good for a reference. I need all the help I can get. Thanks.

[Thorn Wilde]

Me too, me too!

[K.C.]

I would also like to take a look. Any chance of posting a link??? Pleeeeeeease??

[Aditus]

Didn't you blog this list already? I remember after I read the list I skipped some of my favorite useless words  OR used them with relish.

[LJH]

Thorn and KC I'll get thatlist to you as soon as they turn on the lights. No electricity

 

Aditus, yup I did blog it. But not

the same list.

[Enoch]

Send me the list too, Louis. That way you won't have to tell me one word at a time when you edit for me

[LJH]

Ok Billy. Good to see you about again.

[Mann Ramblings]

I would also like to take a look. Any chance of posting a link??? Pleeeeeeease??

 

Hold it hostage until KC posts a new chapter

[LJH]

It shall be done as you wish, Mann lol

[K.C.]

Hold it hostage until KC posts a new chapter

 

But that's just mean! What if that golden list gives the inspiration to get out of bed and throw away the Tiny-Tim crutches....Oh Wait! Wrong story!

 

I am trying to write during the times I actually feel good, but not many days that happens

[Mann Ramblings]

You'll get better soon!