I have returned from a 4 day stint in the UK and, although I stayed with my sister in a quaint little village named Quainton {I jest not}, we were visited by my relatives from Bonnie Scotland. For those who know me, you will remember that I spent most of my childhood in Glasgae toon and a braw wee place it wus too. It was amazing how quickly the lingo came back to me. I am a bonafide weegie, apparently.
So, on to the question. What do I do with my edits? I love them. yes, I am that rare breed that enjoys editing. I have to say I am most fortunate in having two of the best at MuseItUp and MuseItHot publishing. We have fun, even though I think they may need valium after working with me.
Editing should be a team effort, a question of give and take. Your editor is there to help improve and tighten your work, not change your voice.
All I can say is. Anne...Penny...I salute you.
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I love my editors too! I've worked with three seperate ones now on different projects, and each story ended up better than it started. Hurray for editors!
ReplyDeleteI agree wholeheartedly. Edits are to improve the story. I love my editors too.
ReplyDeleteGreat to have such a strong working relationship
ReplyDeleteAfter reading all day about how authors are loving their experiences with their editors, I can only hope I'll be as lucky as these.
ReplyDeleteI admit to being one of the odd as well. Edits are the time you get to 'see' through other literate eyes just what future readers might. Even when weakness is exposed, it is opportunity to make the work have larger appeal. When the editor laughs, cries or makes some other heartfelt comment--well simply no greater reward. To have touched the funnybone or heart of a booklover (editors surely rate amongst the greatest) is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteChristine London
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